Story highlights An attorney cited Aaron Hernandez's test results from the Boston University CTE CenterHernandez played for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2012(CNN) Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL star who took his life while serving a murder sentence in prison, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy -- commonly known as CTE -- attorney Jose Baez said Thursday. Baez cited study results compiled by the Boston University CTE Center, which examined Hernandez's brain for the neurodegenerative brain disease. Hernandez played for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2012 after a standout collegiate career at the University of Florida. According to a statement from BU, Hernandez's brain was examined by Dr. Ann McKee, director of the CTE Center. Boston University's CTE Center said Aaron Hernandez's brain, above, shows "classic features of CTE."

Source: CNN September 21, 2017 20:07 UTC