Aaron Hernandez's Brother DJ Reportedly Engaged In Police Chase Prior To ESPN Incident

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9: New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (#81) loosens up during pre game warmups before a preseason exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
DJ Hernandez reportedly had a Bipolar episode.

Yesterday, we reported that the brother of Aaron Hernandez, DJ Hernandez, was arrested in connection with an incident that took place at the ESPN campus in Connecticut. Overall, it was a very sad story as it is clear that it was connected to the DJ's brother. Hernandez threw a brick onto the ESPN campus with a message about media coverage. It seemed as though DJ was upset with how his brother was portrayed. Moreover, he urged ESPN to change its ways, which made the whole thing feel a bit like a threat.

At the time of the incident, Hernandez was arrested and told to never come back to ESPN. Furthermore, he was hit with a misdemeanor breach of peace charge. It was also reported by TMZ that the police were called to do a welfare check on DJ. That's when they discovered that he was on his way to ESPN where he eventually committed the aforementioned crime. However, that is not the only time the brother of Aaron Hernandez has found himself at odds with the law.

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Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the death of Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Per TMZ, DJ Hernandez was in a police chase back on March 8th. Authorities claim that Hernandez was in the midst of a Bipolar episode and was trying to escape living with his mother. It was quite the scene as DJ sped through red lights and even drove on the grass. His mother acknowledged to police that he had been acting in a bizarre manner and probably needed to get help. Thankfully, police were finally able to arrest Hernandez. Subsequently, he was sent to the hospital prior to being hit with numerous criminal charges.

Overall, this is an unfortunate story. We hope that DJ is able to get help during this very troubling time. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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