The brother of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Wednesday was charged with aggravated manslaughter after a dead body was discovered at the NFL star’s home in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Giants’ Janoris Jenkins’ Brother Arrested For Manslaughter

William Jenkins was arrested for killing Roosevelt Rene, a 25-year-old friend of the former’s family who he Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office stated had been residing at the house. Rene’s body was found on Tuesday and a homicide investigation was quickly opened. The cornerback’s brother was named as a person of interest in the case early on Wednesday. The prosecutor’s office stressed that Williams Jenkins remains purely accused, and is “presumed innocent” until proven guilty.

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According to ESPN, Janoris Jenkins was in Florida at the time of the body’s discovery but was soon made aware of the probe. The Giants — whose minicamp ended earlier this month — reportedly said in a statement they “are aware of and monitoring the situation.”

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William Jenkins is reportedly being held in Ontario County, New York for a parole violation and is awaiting possible extradition to New Jersey, ESPN said. According to TMZ, could be sentenced to anywhere from 10 to 30 years in prison should he be convicted.

About midway through the 2017 NFL season, the Giants indefinitely suspended Janoris Jenkins for violating team rules. The 29-year-old Pro Bowl cornerback is entering his third season with the Giants.

Cardell Hayes was found guilty of manslaughter Sunday in the shooting death of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith. 

Cardell Hayes, Killer Of Ex-Saints DE Will Smith, Convicted Of Manslaughter

Smith was murdered on April 10 when he was shot eight times by Hayes following a minor three-car collision. Smith’s wife, Racquel Smith, was hospitalized with two gunshot wounds to the leg.

The jury also found Hayes guilty of attempted manslaughter in the shooting of Racquel Smith, according to the New Orleans Advocate. 

The manslaughter charge carries up to 40 years and the attempted manslaughter charge carries 10 years, according to ESPN.

Hayes was found not guilty on one count of aggravated criminal damage to property for allegedly bumping Smith’s vehicle.

Racquel explained the details of her husband’s final moments to the jury on Dec. 6.

“My worst nightmare happened for no reason,” she said to the jury, according to theAdvocate. “He didn’t have to do that to my baby … and you know it. Or to me. I didn’t do you anything for you to shoot me,” she said while looking at Hayes.

“I believe the jury worked very, very hard to do what they thought was the appropriate thing in that case,” Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said Monday. “I’m certainly very satisfied and we accept the verdict of the jury.”

The lead prosecutor in the case re-iterated just how much this situation has changed Racquel’s life.

“From the perspective of Racquel Smith, she will never be the same,” the prosecutor said of Smith’s wife. “I understand that. But now she has a very difficult journey for the rest of her life.”

NEW ORLEANS – JANUARY 24: Will Smith #91 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a fumble in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)