Orleans

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Former New Orleans Saints Star Amidst Explosive Allegations

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New Orleans, LA – A highly anticipated trial is set to begin on Monday for a man accused of killing former New Orleans Saints star, Will Smith. Cardell Hayes will finally face justice after his attorneys made shocking allegations just days before the selection of a jury. The trial will consist of 12 jurors and three alternatives, with opening statements scheduled for Tuesday. In 2016, Hayes admitted to shooting and killing Smith but claimed it was an act of self-defense. Although he was initially convicted, the verdict was later overturned due to a non-unanimous jury … Read more

Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier Takes the Helm as Chief Judge of Orleans Parish Criminal Court

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier has been appointed as the new chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began on January 1, as disclosed in a news release received on Tuesday. Flemings-Davillier, 54, takes over from Judge Robin Pittman, who held the post for the past two years and continues to serve on the bench. Flemings-Davillier brings over a decade of experience to her new role. She previously presided as judge in Orleans Parish Juvenile Court from 2010 to 2012 and also served as Deputy Chief Judge … Read more