Cardell Hayes sentenced to prison for the second time in killing of Saints defensive end Will Smith
by NOLA.com
NOLA.com— A jury found 36-year-old Hayes guilty of manslaughter in the April 9, 2016 slaying of Smith, 34.
WDSU—Cardell Hayes has been sentenced for a second time for the death of Will Smith. A man convicted of manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a New Orleans Saints star will be sentenced Thursday.
ESPN—Man who killed Saints' Will Smith gets 25-year prison sentence. The man who fatally shot retired Saints star Will Smith after a 2016 car crash has received a 25-year prison sentence following his conviction on a manslaughter charge.
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.