Aaron Hernandez Case Update: Judge Orders Release Of Search Warrants, Affidavits In Case

The judge in the Aaron Hernandez murder case has ordered the state to make more of the evidence they plan to use against the former New England Patriots All-Pro tight end available to the media.

According to the Associated Press, in lifting an order to seal much of the evidence, the judge ruled that search warrants and related affidavits used to secure them be made available to the media by 2 p.m. today.  The judge handed down the ruling late Monday following a request made by several news organizations.

Hernandez, 23, is charged with first-degree murder in the execution-style slaying of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. Prior to being taken into custody, police searched his North Attleborough home on several occasions. Investigators also made several visits and searches of another nearby apartment he rented, where it has been reported they uncovered the clothing he is suspected to have being wearing the night of the shooting.

Bristol County District Attorney Samuel Sutter said he won't appeal the judge's Monday ruling. It wasn't immediately clear if defense attorneys would.

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. His attorneys have described the case against him as circumstantial and insist he is eager to clear his name.

Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace have also been charged in connection with the case. 

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