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Aaron Hernandez Indicted for 1st Degree Murder
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez was indicted for first degree murder by a grand jury on Thursday, setting the stage for the former Patriots tight end to stand...
Patriots Sued for $10M Over Fan's Heart Attack
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A Patriots fan's family is suing the New England team over his death, alleging that the man's 2010 heart attack was caused by a confrontation with a security...
Penn State Settles With Jerry Sandusky Victim Over Sex Abuse
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
One of Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse victims has settled a lawsuit against Penn State, ending one avenue of potential liability following the former...
After Ohio Rape Case, New Social Media Rules for Student Athletes
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A rape scandal involving student athletes in Ohio has prompted a federal prosecutor to call for new social media guidelines for student athletes -- rules...
Atlanta Braves Fan Dies After 65-Foot Fall at Turner Field
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
An Atlanta Braves fan died after falling six stories from the upper seating deck of Turner Field on Monday. Ronald Lee Homer, 29, of Conyers, Georgia, was...
NFL Preseason Kicks Off With New 'Clear Bag' Policy at Stadiums
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Just in time for the 2013 NFL preseason, a new policy for bags brought into stadiums is now in effect. The new league-wide policy, revealed last month, limits...