A perjury charge was dropped Friday against the fiancee of former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez.
Shayanna Jenkins is now free to move on with her life after having perjury charges against her dropped, for her cooperation against Aaron Hernandez.
Jenkins says she is looking forward to starting future with her daughter pic.twitter.com/UzW7pxvDsN
— Jenny Wilson (@jennydwilson) May 15, 2015
Shayanna Jenkins in court, judge allows motion to dismiss #aaronhernandez
— Jenny Wilson (@jennydwilson) May 15, 2015
Shayanna Jenkins had pleaded not guilty to perjury — prosecutors had said she lied to the grand jury that investigated the death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating her younger sister. Hernandez was convicted of killing Lloyd last month.
Prosecutors asked a judge Friday to dismiss the charge, citing Jenkins’ testimony in Hernandez’s trial in March.
Outside court, Jenkins said, “I’m feeling great. I’m happy to start my future with my daughter and move forward.”
When asked if she and Hernandez were still together, Jenkins said, “Eh” and grabbed her large diamond engagement ring and twisted it. When asked if she had spoken with Hernandez, Jenkins walked away.