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Judge orders ex-NFL player Darron Lee held without bond as prosecutors weigh death penalty

February 12, 2026

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is being held without bond after facing first-degree murder charges in the death of his girlfriend, Gabriella Perpétuo, in Tennessee. A judge ruled on Wednesday that Lee would remain incarcerated as prosecutors consider pursuing the death penalty. He also faces additional charges for tampering with evidence.

Judge orders ex-NFL player Darron Lee held without bond as prosecutors weigh death penalty

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Darron Lee is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
The victim in the case is identified as Gabriella Perpétuo.
Lee is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 9.
The judge ruled that Lee will remain jailed without bond.
Prosecutors are considering the death penalty for Lee.

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Judge orders ex-NFL player Darron Lee held without bond as prosecutors weigh death penalty

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