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Former NFL Star Darron Lee Charged with Murder

2/15/2026

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  • Darron Lee, a former NFL linebacker, faces first-degree murder charges and a $50 million wrongful-death lawsuit from Gabriella Perpétuo's family.
  • The civil case requires a lower standard of proof than the criminal charges.
  • Lee was denied bail, with prosecutors citing aggravating factors that could lead to the death penalty.
  • A 2016 pick, Lee earned over $10 million and played for the Jets, Chiefs, and Bills through 2020.