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Former Rutgers Player L.J. Liston Charged with Murder in 'Revenge Killing'

Former Rutgers' linebacker Lester "L.J." Liston Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder, according to Dominic Adams of MLive.com, in what has been described by Michigan prosecutors as a revenge killing.

According to Adams, Liston is also charged with "felony firearm possession with intent to deliver cocaine less than 50 grams and careless discharge of a firearm causing injury or death."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.