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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.
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Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith gets 25-year sentence for manslaughter
Man who shot ex-Saints star receives 25-year prison sentenceSmith was shot eight times during confrontation with HayesThe man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.It was the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, had faced sentencing in Smith’s death. He was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 and later sentenced to 25 years. But the jury vote had been 10-2 and...
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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.