Cardell Hayes has been sentenced for a second time for the death of Will Smith


by WDSU

WDSU— A man convicted of manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a New Orleans Saints star will be sentenced Thursday.

NOLA.com—Cardell Hayes sentenced to prison for the second time in killing of Saints defensive end Will Smith. A jury found 36-year-old Hayes guilty of manslaughter in the April 9, 2016 slaying of Smith, 34.

The Washington Times—Cardell Hayes, man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith, faces sentencing for manslaughter. The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 is scheduled for sentencing Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.

WWLTV.com—Cardell Hayes sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of former Saints star Will Smith. NEW ORLEANS — Cardell Hayes was sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of ex-Saints star Will Smith in 2016.