In a surprising turn of events, D.J. Hernandez, the brother of convicted murderer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, is facing the possibility of a re-arrest. TMZ Sports has reported that a warrant has been issued for his arrest after he failed to appear at a hearing in his ESPN brick-throwing case last week.
According to court records, D.J. Hernandez was scheduled to be present at a courthouse in New Britain for the proceedings on Friday. However, an official informed TMZ that he did not show up. As a result, a re-arrest order was issued for him. The reasons for his absence remain unknown as he has yet to comment on the situation.
D.J. is currently facing a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace in connection with the incident at ESPN’s headquarters. On March 23, authorities allege that he threw a brick at the building and attached a note which read, in part, “It’s about time you all realeyes the affect media has on all family members.” The note also criticized ESPN’s coverage and urged them to clean up their act.
This is not the only criminal charge D.J. Hernandez is currently facing. In a separate incident that occurred just days prior to the brick-throwing incident, he was arrested after leading police on a car chase. The chase began when authorities attempted to pull him over for a routine traffic stop. Hernandez reached an agreement with prosecutors in April to close out that case. He pleaded guilty to one count of failure to drive in a proper lane and one count of failure to use traffic control signals. In exchange, the other charges, including reckless driving and engaging police in pursuit, were dropped. He was ordered to pay $100 in fines to resolve the matter.
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It is unclear why D.J. Hernandez did not appear for his scheduled hearing last week. The consequences of his failure to appear are uncertain at this time. A re-arrest suggests that he may be taken into custody, but further details on potential penalties or bail are yet to be revealed.
The Hernandez family has been in the spotlight for years due to the crimes committed by Aaron Hernandez. In 2013, the former NFL star was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player who was dating the sister of Aaron’s fiancée. In 2015, Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Just five days after his conviction, he was charged with a double homicide that had occurred in 2012. In 2017, while serving his life sentence, Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his prison cell in an apparent suicide.
The actions of D.J. Hernandez, Aaron’s older brother, have added further scrutiny to the family’s legacy. His involvement in criminal activity, including the alleged brick-throwing incident and the subsequent car chase, have raised questions about the family’s behavior and influence. It remains to be seen how these recent charges and his potential re-arrest will impact D.J. Hernandez’s future.
This latest development in the Hernandez saga serves as a reminder of the tragic and troubled history surrounding the family. The repercussions of Aaron Hernandez’s actions continue to reverberate through his loved ones’ lives, with D.J. Hernandez now facing legal troubles of his own. As the legal process unfolds, the public waits to see how this chapter in the Hernandez family’s story will unfold and what consequences may follow for D.J. Hernandez.
