Still in a wheelchair as the result of the shooting that killed her husband and injured her, Racquel Smith accepted her husband’s degree from the University of Miami, which was being awarded to Smith posthumously. As the tears rolled down her face, she remained strong for Will, who as you know lost his life during a road rage incident last month.
NFL: Cardell Hayes Pleads Not Guilty After Officially Being Charged With The Murder Of Will Smith
Cardell Hayes was officially charged with 2nd degree murder of Former Saints player, Will Smith, after a grand jury felt there was sufficient evidence to proceed to a trial. Shortly after, Hayes entered a not guilty plea.
(Photo): Will Smith Shocking Reaction To The Death of A Legend
Will Smith has developed himself to be a renown actor who surrounds himself with other well established celebrities. He goes onto sharing some insight on his relationship with Prince, who’s death completely took him by surprise.
(Video/Photos) NFL: Fans, Friends & Former Teammates Pay Their Respects At Memorial For Will Smith
A huge number of family, friends, former teammates and fans showed up today at the Saints indoor practice facility to pay their respects at the memorial of Will Smith. His casket, adorned with a bouquet of flowers, was placed on a stage at the 50-yard line, while numerous enlarged photos of him from his playing days, as well as a make shift locker were on display for everyone to see. Smith’s wife Racquel, who was injured in the shooting, was able to attend in a wheelchair.
NFL: Coroner Says Will Smith Was Shot 8 Times; Family Attorney Says Racquel Was Deliberately Shot First
Cardell Hayes’ former lawyer, John Fuller has reiterated that his client was acting in self defense and begun laying out evidence to prove his case. Surveillance video was released that appeared to show Will Smith’s Mercedes SUV rear-ending Hayes’ Hummer, three blocks away from when the shooting happened. Hayes pulls over and Smith drives away. Hayes says he followed Smith to get his license plate number and then the shooting occurred. Hayes and his passenger, Kevin O’Neal say Smith had a gun in his car and they believe he was going to shoot them. A loaded 9mm gun was found in Smith’s car but it was never fired. An attorney for the Smith family refutes Hayes’ account and tells a different story. His main evidence is that Racquel Smith, Will’s wife was shot first.
NFL: Passenger Says Cardell Hayes Saved His Life By Shooting Will Smith
Cardell Hayes says he shot Will Smith in self defense and has begun to point out evidence to support his claim. Surveillance video appeared to reveal that Smith rear-ended Hayes’ Hummer first then drove off. Hayes then followed Smith and hit his Mercedes which resulted in the two exchanging words and Hayes firing his gun. Hayes’ attorney, John Fuller said Smith was the aggressor and Hayes was told that Smith had a gun. After executing a search warrant, the New Orleans PD indeed found a loaded 9mm handgun in Smith’s SUV. Now Hayes is being dubbed a hero by the passenger who was in his car, Kevin O’Neal. The passenger says Hayes saved his life and multiple others as he believed Smith was going to shoot them.
