Cardell Hayes Convicted of Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Will Smith
It was fascinating to watch this trial unfold on Twitter. Kudos to the journalists and NOLA defense attorney C.J. Mordock, who kept us informed in real time as testimony and arguments were delivered, as well as the verdict. Ramon Antonio Vargas was first to announce the verdict, and he co-authored this story with his colleague John Simmerman, who also provided some excellent Twitter coverage.
.@johnsimerman+I recap the final day of the trial of Cardell Hayes, guilty of manslaughter in Will Smith’s shooting: https://t.co/1PUWw0GF7c
— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) December 12, 2016
Danny Monteverde, who wrote this piece also provided some outstanding courtroom coverage (as well as some interesting NO historical info while waiting for the verdict.) His associate, Tony Champagne did the sketch shown below, along with other pictorial glimpses into the courtroom.
BREAKING: Cardell Hayes convicted of manslaughter https://t.co/taWA6u07W5 pic.twitter.com/VHFFzJdRIq
— Danny Monteverde (@DCMonteverde) December 12, 2016
NOLA criminal defense attorney C.J. Mordock delivered insightful legal commentary throughout the trial via Twitter and Periscope
We’ll know what Fuller thinks about his case by how hard he argues for a mistrial after the jury is sent to deliberate
— CJ Mordock (@CJMordock) December 11, 2016
And as always, Michael McCann comes through with a clear and valuable analysis:
Jury convicts Cardell Hayes of manslaughter–but not murder–for killing ex Saints Will Smith. My @SInow legal take: https://t.co/Xz0MZQFHqD pic.twitter.com/cip3TEUCBR
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) December 12, 2016
Deflategate II
The best analyses I saw of the short-lived Deflategate II saga came by way of Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and the always impeccable Michael Hurley. Both of these articles are worth a read.
Giants measured Steelers footballs at 11.4, 11.8 PSI https://t.co/P3TfNyzeYG
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 12, 2016
I wrote this story about the fascinating way the NFL handled these accusations of ball deflation. https://t.co/7kKt25F4JI
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 11, 2016
This deliciously juicy take by Mike Vaccaro speculates on what a Mara/Rooney feud might have been like; he says, “Can you imagine THOSE TWO families hacking it out in a Deflategate mess? Can you imagine the seven shades of green that Roger Goodell’s face had to turn Sunday morning, just pondering the possibility that he might have a Rooney-Mara battle royale on his hands?” Take a few minutes to read it – we may never see a Deflategate III.
Deflategate II would’ve been a juicy NFL blood feud for the ages, via @MikeVacc. And a #sportslaw extravaganza. https://t.co/t6hF9pDIEy
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 12, 2016
More NFL News:
Second time THIS WEEK an #NFL player has been the victim of racial hate. https://t.co/aWKqurSzr5
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) December 9, 2016
NFL salary cap for 2017 projected to be $163-165 million, for now:https://t.co/0IYDQxUbqK https://t.co/9oIun0uiSF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2016
#Vikings Don’t Want Soccer Competition In New Stadium https://t.co/pZexxInfag via @sportstalkflorida
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2016
Malcom Glazer is worth 4.5 Billion Dollars. This would be stealing 10 million dollars from Floridians. https://t.co/GyqhGw5Ijk
— Ringo, Esq. (@RingoMatrix) December 11, 2016
Mark Davis has yet to reject Oakland proposal https://t.co/IDODX4VH4Y via @ProFootballTalk
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) December 11, 2016
There’s no #NFL policy punishing rookies charged with violent acts while in college. But will a team want #Mixon? https://t.co/vMSqEKhlRA
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) December 9, 2016
Matt Barnes Assault Allegations:
Matt Barnes Is Now Wanted For Arrest For Allegedly Assaulting A Woman At A Nightclub https://t.co/zhA8kjxYnC via @YahooNews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2016
Concussion Discussion:
Keeping Score: Waking up to a knockout disease https://t.co/mmnwk8RdxU Must read on concussions via @TheRecorderNews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2016
The damage sticks with the athletes forever, while the money stays in the pockets of the NCAA and its members. Fair trade? https://t.co/upWYZ9nVNJ
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) December 5, 2016
The Marijuana Debate:
Chauncey Billups says some players who smoked pot before games ‘played better’, via @MarissaPayne https://t.co/YwOHY6fQGC
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 11, 2016
Pro Sports Marijuana Ban:- Athletes should not be treated any differently when it comes to marijuana via @alternet https://t.co/NWHZQ6wNkI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 10, 2016
Sports Betting:
NYS Asssemblyman Gary Pretlow is not a newcomer to sports betting. In 2015, he sponsored this sports betting bill: https://t.co/geoyx3kCfD
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 11, 2016
This & That:
Just what we need…more fan violence…and now with deadly force.
In Washington State, 3 state lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow guns into sports stadiums. https://t.co/V0asQb97y6
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 12, 2016
Louisville football players shot celebrating Heisman Trophy win, via @TVTabnie https://t.co/Yg4769Lttl
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 12, 2016
During Olympics in Beijing, USOC brought 25K pounds of food after a staffer found a 14-inch, steroid-laced, half chicken breast in market. https://t.co/6BUU0mapV7
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 11, 2016
Melo ‘skeptical’ new NBA CBA done by Thursday https://t.co/rVZQ817KXy via @ramonashelburne
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2016
Kaepernicks break silence: ‘Very proud’ of Colin https://t.co/RisE4IGkmc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 10, 2016
