The judge presiding over the murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end has taken steps to ensure that the Bristol County (Mass.) courthouse will not resemble Gillette Stadium.
“No person wearing clothing, or a button or other object attached to clothing, or carrying an object that displays any Patriots or other NFL team logo, football-related insignia, or words and/or a photograph that relate in any way to this case will be permitted entry to the Fall River Justice Center during any phase of the trial,” wrote Judge E. Susan Garsh in a pretrial order.
The motivation behind the order is to preserve an atmosphere of decorum and safety for all participants. Garsh also laid out specific routines for family members, the general public, and the media to observe during the trial.
Hernandez is on trial for the murder of Odin Lloyd in June 2013 in North Attleborough, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. He has also been charged with first-degree murder in an unrelated case in Boston. The specifics of that case will not be admissible in court for this trial, Garsh ruled recently, although texts between Hernandez and Lloyd will be.
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