Legal Doctrine That Would Consider Hernandez Innocent Is Questioned

…”We already have what is called a summary judgement in our favor,” said attorney Doug Sheff, who is representing Lloyd’s mother. “The issue of liability has been determined, and it has been determined that Mr. Hernandez is responsible for Odin Lloyd’s death and the loss to Odin Lloyd’s family.”

Sheff said he hopes they can now proceed to the damages portion of the case, figuring out how much money from Hernandez’s estate should go to Lloyd’s family. But as far as the criminal case goes, Hernandez can now legally be considered an innocent man.