Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee indicted on first-degree murder charge in partner's death
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Kevin Seifert
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Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the death of his partner, Gabriella Perpetuo, 29, in February. A Hamilton County grand jury returned the indictment, and prosecutors dropped a tampering with evidence charge to focus on the murder allegation. The district attorney stated the state is pursuing a first-degree murder conviction carrying a life sentence, with a decision on whether to seek the death penalty expected in the coming weeks.
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· 3 pulledThe state is pursuing a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life sentence.
The decision on whether to pursue the death penalty against Lee will be made in the coming weeks, Wamp said.
Prosecutors dismissed a tampering with evidence charge to focus solely on the more serious allegation, Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp said.
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