article_snippet: If convicted, Aaron Hernandez faces a maximum penalty of life in prison .
article_snippet: Aaron Hernandez had a $41 million contract with the New England Patriots before Aaron Hernandez was released .
article_snippet: " 'Aaron Hernandez understood and said it was OK.'
article_snippet: If convicted, Hernandez, a former tight-end for the New England Patriots, faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
article_snippet: Hernandez had a $41 million contract with the Patriots.
article_snippet: Hernandez was released from the team hours after Hernandez arrest in June, 2013.