What happened: Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has hired attorney Neil Pinkston to represent him in Hamilton County court. He has not entered a plea in the case involving the February 2026 death of Gabriella Perpetuo.

Why it matters: The prosecution is currently determining whether to pursue the death penalty. Evidence in the case includes Lee allegedly using ChatGPT to seek advice regarding an unresponsive person.

What to watch: The legal process moves forward as the court awaits a formal plea, which functions as not guilty by default.