Aaron Hernandez' Conflict Over Sexuality Was Part of Larger 'Struggle,' Ex-Teammate Says

WhenAaron Hernandezarrived at the University of Florida in 2007, he seemed destined for greatness. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he was strong and fast, and he quickly became a key member of the Florida Gators’ 2008 national title team. But privately, Hernandez was in pain. His father had died in 2006, and he was still dealing with conflicting feelings over the death of a man he claimed had abused him. He also had struggles with his mother, Terri, with whom he had a volatile relationship.

Aaron Hernandez's Brother Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Brick with Note at ESPN Headquarters

Photo: Uncredited/AP/Shutterstock Dennis John Hernandez, whose brother was the controversial former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, was arrested on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Hernandez, 36, allegedly traveled in an Uber to ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn., where he is accused of throwing a plastic bag containing a brick and a cryptic message at the building. According to theBristol Police Department records, Hernandez is being charged with a second-degree breach of peace.

Aaron Hernandez's Brother Was Arrested After Allegedly Planning School Shootings, Police Say

Dennis “D.J.” Hernandez, older brother of troubled former NFL starAaron Hernandez, has been arrested after police say he allegedly had been planning two school shootings, according toTMZ, which first broke the news on Tuesday. Cheshire Police Department via AP The documents state that several people came forward this month to claim Hernandez was “displaying very erratic behavior” and showing concerning signs of being “gravely disabled and a danger to society.”

Aaron Hernandez's Ex-Teammate Thinks Fiancée's Baby Is Another Man's — and Says Disgraced Athlete 'Would Be Happy'

Thirteen months after former football starAaron Hernandezhanged himself in prison, his fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins,announcedthat she’s expecting her second child. The surprise announcement has left many who knew the former football star wondering what Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence in prison for murder, would have thought of the latest developments. “Aaron had demons; we all know that,” says a former teammate of Hernandez’s from the University of Florida. “But he really was devoted to his daughter.

Aaron Hernandez's Fiancée Accused of Mishandling Daughter's Trust After $10,000 Dance Class Expense

Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée is facing questions about how she’s using the late NFL player’s trust fund money, intended for the couple’s 10-year-old daughter. Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez’s legal team submitted an invoice for reimbursement from the trust fund to a court-appointed trustee, claiming the expenses are related to daughter Avielle. The trustee, attorney David Schwartz, replied to the motion, objecting to the request. “The Trustee understands that providing for Avielle includes expenses related to her household, but the expenditures from her late father’s NFL pension and Social Security benefits merit investigation for their reasonableness, if not correctness,” the filing asserts.