The Cardell Hayes Verdict A Window into the American Psyche

Will Smith dined with cop accused of killing Cardell Hayes' father ... The suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting of former New Orleans Saints ... In his lawsuit, Cardell Hayes named former New Orleans police Capt. Billy Ceravolo as one of the officers who fatally shot his father. Cervolo ... ... Cardell Hayes just after midnight Saturday, news outlets reported. He faces up to 40 years in prison. The jury acquitted Hayes of attempted ... Will Smith's Killer, Cardell Hayes, Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison for Murder. 4/20/17 121316_cardell_hayes_primary Video Released Showing Cardell Hayes Right ... A jury reached a verdict in the case on Dec. 11 and found Cardell Hayes guilty of manslaughter in the killing. Cardell Hayes, 36, was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 for killing Smith, and attempted manslaughter for wounding Smith's wife. A US jury convicts a man of manslaughter for the shooting of American football player Will Smith. Hayes, who had been charged with second-degree murder, faces up to 40 years in prison. He also was convicted of attempted manslaughter for ... A retrial is scheduled ... Louisiana district Judge Camille Buras sentenced 29-year-old Cardell Hayes to 25 years for manslaughter and 15 for attempted manslaughter.