CNN is reporting that former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty Friday in the Boston-area death of Odin Lloyd.

It was his sixth time appearing in a courtroom since his June 26 arrest.

He is charged with first-degree murder in the June 17 death of Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player. He also faces various weapons charges. He will be held without bail until his next court appearance on October 9.

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