
Former NFL player Travis Rudolph was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday. Rudolph was accused of shooting and killing a man in Palm Beach County, Florida, in April 2021.
The jury deliberated for less than two days before returning a guilty verdict. Rudolph faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Rudolph's lawyers had argued that he acted in self-defense. They said that the victim, 22-year-old Javon Britten, had threatened Rudolph and his girlfriend with a gun.
However, prosecutors said that Rudolph was the aggressor and that he fired the first shot. They also said that Rudolph had a history of violence, including a previous arrest for battery.
Rudolph's conviction is a significant victory for prosecutors. It is the first time that a former NFL player has been convicted of murder in Florida.