Hernandez’s Vacated Murder Conviction Could be Sparking Major Legislative Action

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Inmates who commit suicide in prison would forfeit their right to an appeal, and their convictions would stay intact, according a bill proposed by a Massachusetts state representative. He proposed his bill after Aaron Hernandez had his murder conviction vacated because he committed suicide while in jail. Under current Massachusetts law, convictions are generally vacated if…