Episode Details

The text presents an overview of the new FX true-crime series American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, which chronicles the life and crimes of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez. The series, based on the Wondery podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc, explores Hernandez's troubled childhood, his rise to fame in the NFL, and his eventual downfall, including his murder conviction and subsequent suicide. The text also discusses the controversial issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which Hernandez was posthumously diagnosed with, and how this condition may have contributed to his violent behavior. Additionally, the text lists other NFL players who have committed murder, highlighting the potential connection between CTE and violent crime among professional athletes.

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