New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez Sued For Shooting A Man In Face Earlier In Month

Jan 20, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) runs out on the field before the start of the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

From the headlines of TMZ today, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was sued earlier this month for allegedly shooting a man in the face. This on the tails of a murder investigation that he authorities questioning him and one of the key pieces of evidence is a rental car that is under his name.

The drama continues. Per TMZ:

"According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Hernandez and Alexander S. Bradley went to Tootsie’s Cabaret in Miami on February 13, 2013 … and during the outing, the two men got into an argument.Bradley claims … After the dispute, both men left the club — and got into the same car which was heading to Palm Beach. During the ride, Aaron allegedly aimed his weapon at Bradley … and the gun discharged, striking Bradley in the face.Bradley claims he suffered major injuries from the gunshot … including the loss of his right eye."

4 days after Bradley filed the lawsuit, the case was dismissed. Signs are pointing to a possible settlement between the two parties.

This story continues to get juicy. More details on the case will be released and we know all the big networks will have their eyes glued on the situation. Aaron Hernandez watch has begun. I wonder if Bill Belichick can say that Tim Tebow is lining up at tight end to try and draw the attention away.