The Cardell Hayes Tragedy A Deeper Dive into Race and Justice

The trial for Hayes charged with second-degree murder in the April 9 shooting death of former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith (right) begins with jury ... It's the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, has faced sentencing in Smith's death. He was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 and later ... The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday. Cardell Hayes to … An Orleans Parish jury found Cardell Hayes guilty of manslaughter on Sunday for pumping eight bullets into former New Orleans Saints defensive ... The jury in January convicted Hayes of manslaughter in Smith's death, but it acquitted him on the charge related to Racquel Smith's shooting. Ever since the New Orleans tow-truck company owner Cardell Hayes shot the retired local pro-football champion Will Smith to death and ... Cardell Hayes, the man previously found guilty of killing Saints player Will Smith, has been found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm and ... NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on the trial of Cardell Hayes, charged in the April shooting death of former New Orleans Saints star Will ... Day two of the Cardell Hayes Trial Hayes is accused of killing a former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. Jurors have been selected for ...