Aaron Hernandez

What is abatement and why is everyone in MA talking about it? (Updated February 7, 2018)

By Monica Delateur

With the discussion surrounding Aaron Hernandez’s conviction, acquittals, and suicide, are you wondering why there is also a discussion of abatement? Though not necessarily a new legal development, abatement could allow Hernandez’s conviction to be avoided. Read on for a quick summary . . .