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The Death of NFL Star Will Smith

In this episode of Red Cards, a fender bender gets carried away, leading to the death of New Orleans Saints defensive end, Will Smith. The perpetrator claimed self defense, saying Smith was the aggressor. Renowned defensive end Will Smith was leaving the French Quarter Festival when security cameras show him lightly rear ending another vehicle. An altercation ensued, culminating in the other driver, Cardell Hayes firing shots at Smith and his wife, killing the retired football player. Smith family publicist, Lauren Renschler, called it "sick irony" that a New Orleans icon would die in the most typical New Orleans fashion - murder by gun violence. When Haves was convicted, some rejoiced, while others wondered what would have happened if the roles were reversed, and "Saint Will" was the one claiming self defense.

English
  • Originally Aired November 29, 2018
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Network VICE TV (US)
  • Sensitive Content & Trigger Warnings Gun Violence
  • Created September 20, 2023 by
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