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WATCH LIVE: Aaron Hernandez's double murder trial underway

BOSTON — WATCH LIVE BELOW: 

BACKGROUND:

The former New England Patriots tight end already is serving a life sentence after being convicted in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player.

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Hernandez is charged in the 2012 fatal shootings of two men he encountered at a Boston nightclub. Prosecutors say Hernandez became enraged when one of the men accidentally bumped into him, causing him to spill his drink. He's accused of opening fire on their car as they waited at a stop light.

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers are expected to challenge the credibility of a former friend who was with Hernandez the night the men were shot.

WHAT'S HAPPENED IN THE TRIAL SO FAR: 

Monday, March 6: " Defense in Hernandez double murder trial claims new evidence"

Friday, March 10: "Defense calls for mistrial in Aaron Hernandez double murder trial"

Monday, March 13: 
"Impending nor'easter forces brief delay in Hernandez trial"

NO COURT TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Friday, March 17: "Jury hears from tattoo artist, sees photos from Hernandez's phone"

NO COURT FRIDAY, MARCH 24

LIVE UPDATES FROM THE COURTROOM: 

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>> Hernandez tattoo is a confession, prosecutors say

>> Aaron Hernandez sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole


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