Lawyers Jose Baez and Ronald Sullivan will represent former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, who is accused of fatally shooting Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. Hernandez is currently serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd.
A judge Thursday allowed Hernandez’s previous attorneys to withdraw and transfer the case to new attorneys. His new team includes Florida attorney Jose Baez, who successfully defended Casey Anthony in her 2011 trial in the death of her daughter.
Hernandez already is serving life in the 2013 killing of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. He also is accused of gunning down Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado after one of the men accidentally spilled a drink on him. He has pleaded not guilty.