New Video Shows The Moments Before Ex-NFL Star Will Smith Was Fatally Shot
Cardell Hayes was found guilty of manslaughter Sunday night for the shooting and killing of former Saints defensive end Will Smith on April 9 in New Orleans.
Manslaughter carries a sentence of up to 40 years in the state of Louisiana, with a minimum of 20 years. hayes was also found guilty of attempted manslaughter for the shooting of Smiths wife, Racquel Smith, in both of her legs.
The verdict came at the end of a much-delayed trial. Hayes was charged with second-degree murder, which could have meant a life sentence. The sentencing date is tentatively set for Feb. 17.
The shooting stemmed from a traffic incident in which Smith and Hayes reportedly got in an argument. Hayes shot Smith eight times seven times in the back. Hayess attorneys argued that he was acting in self defense.
The trial brought out testimony from many of Smiths former teammates. Saints head coach Sean Payton was in the courtroom for the verdict after landing in New Orleans from the Saints road game in Tampa Bay earlier in the day.
Because of the late hour of the outcome, the District Attorneys office will hold a press conference Monday morning to discuss the verdict.
Source: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/12/12/13917434/will-smith-murder-trial-verdict-cardell-hayes-manslaughter
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