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Twin brothers Mike & Maurkice Pouncey show support for accused murderer Aaron Hernandez [photo]

In America you are deemed innocent until proven guilty. However, the court of public opinion often operates from a slightly different tilt. Twin brothers who also happen to be NFL players are showing support for accused murderer, Aaron Hernandez. The Pouncey twins played with Hernandez at the University of Florida and won a BCS title together.  The twins have inadvertently set internet tongues wagging. Steelers’ center Maurkice Pouncey and Dolphins’ center Mike Pouncey  were spotted wearing “Free Hernandez” hats at Cameo nightclub in Miami for their birthday party celebration.

Both their names came up in connection with the unsolved September 2007 shooting that is also being investigated for a possible link to Aaron Hernandez.

While they are certainly allowed to show support for someone they consider a friend. I hope they were prepared for the PR nightmare they’ve created for themselves and their respective teams.

 

photo via Deadspin

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Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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