Brother of Tragic Football Star Aaron Hernandez Arrested for Throwing a Brick Into ESPN HQ in Angry Howl at Media

Hernandez now faces charges for second-degree breach of peace and of ‘reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and other motor vehicle charges.’

Cheshire Police Department via AP
The March 23, 2023, booking photo of Dennis Hernandez, the brother of the late New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez. Cheshire Police Department via AP

Dennis John “D.J.” Hernandez, elder brother of the late NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez, will appear in a Connecticut court on April 13 on charges that he threw a brick wrapped in a plastic bag through a window of ESPN’s Bristol headquarters.

“To all media outlets,” the note within the bag said, according to TMZ Sports. “It’s about time you all realeyes (sic) the affect media has on all family members. Since you’re a world wide leader maybe you could lead how media and messages are delivered brick by brick. Clean it up!”

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