Judge chastises Aaron Hernandez defense lawyer for Deflategate joke
FALL RIVER, Mass. -- The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has chastised his lawyer for making a joke about Deflategate while questioning a witness in court.
James Sultan was questioning a state police trooper about tire pressure Thursday when he jokingly asked whether the trooper had ever received "training in football deflation devices."
On Friday morning, Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh told Sultan that they are conducting serious business, and she does not expect there to be any more jokes. Sultan agreed and expressed regret.
Hernandez is accused of the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of his fiancee.
The Patriots were accused of using underinflated footballs in their AFC championship win. The NFL is investigating.
-
2024 NFL mock draft: 4 QBs in top 5, 4 receivers in first 10 picks
5 Bold Predictions for 2024 NFL Draft: Texas DT Byron Murphy a top-10 pick
The art of NFL Draft misdirection: How teams use subterfuge to hide their plans
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: Date, time, how to watch, TV channel
2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft
What are Cowboys’ best options at QB if Dak Prescott leaves?
-
2024 NFL Draft odds: Jayden Daniels' second pick odds shortening
Emoji-Gate not enough to scare Commanders off Jayden Daniels
USC's Caleb Williams says he's a 'big fan' of Washington WR Rome Odunze
-
2024 NFL mock draft: 4 QBs in top 5, 4 receivers in first 10 picks
5 Bold Predictions for 2024 NFL Draft: Texas DT Byron Murphy a top-10 pick
The art of NFL Draft misdirection: How teams use subterfuge to hide their plans
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: Date, time, how to watch, TV channel
2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft
What are Cowboys’ best options at QB if Dak Prescott leaves?
-
2024 NFL Draft odds: Jayden Daniels' second pick odds shortening
Emoji-Gate not enough to scare Commanders off Jayden Daniels
USC's Caleb Williams says he's a 'big fan' of Washington WR Rome Odunze