New England Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez Charged With Murder

Earlier, we reported that New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested today by police. It has now been reported that Hernandez has been charged with murder and weapons counts in connection with the slaying of a semi-pro football player whose body was found in an industrial park about a mile from Hernandez's home.

From KATC.com:

The charges were revealed Wednesday in Attleboro District Court after Hernandez was arrested at his sprawling North Attleborough home. Less than two hours after his arrest, the Patriots cut Hernandez from the team.