Prosecution: Aaron Hernandez Killed Two Men Over A Spilled Drink

Aaron Hernandez was arraigned today for the drive-by murders of Daniel Abreu and Safiro Furtado outside a Boston club in July 2012. He pleaded not guilty, and for the first time, the prosecution offered a suspected motive: disrespect.

According to the D.A., Abreu accidentally bumped into Hernandez, spilling a drink, and did not apologize. This infuriated Hernandez, who according to the prosecution felt he had been increasingly disrespected at clubs. Surveillance video captured Hernandez angrily pacing outside the club before the victims left.

The victims had no idea Hernandez was angry at them, let alone that he was following them when they left the club. According to the prosecution, Hernandez pulled up alongside their car at a stop light, said "Yo, what's up now, [racial slur]?" and fired at least five shots.

Hernandez's attorney complained that the case has been a media spectacle, and the coverage has unfairly biased observers against his client. The court magistrate fired right back, saying the trial has so far been speedy, transparent, and fair.

Hernandez was ordered held without bail, and will next appear in court on June 24.