Claim: Due to an obscure Massachusetts legal doctrine, Aaron Hernandez's death vacates his conviction and entitles his family to $15 million under the terms of his severed NFL contract.
Fact-check: Will Aaron Hernandez's Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Verdict: Mixture
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Kim Lacapria
Date published: 2017-04-20T16:14:12