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Aaron Hernandez is escorted into the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court for his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, MassachusettsLos Angeles (AFP) - The murder conviction of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has cast another shadow over the image of the National Football League after a year of lurid headlines involving prominent players.
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Aaron Hernandez appeared to have the world at his feet in 2013 after signing a five-year, $40 million contract with the New England Patriots.