The defense attorney in the Will Smith case believes once all of the evidence comes out his client will be innocent. Cardell Hayes has been charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of the former-Saint, who was killed after a three-car fender bender turned violent in New Orleans. His lawyer is John Fuller…:
CUT 8 (09) “on that night”
He hopes more details of the incident will come out in a preliminary hearing.

Former Saints & LSU star, Hokie Gajan, has succumbed to his illnesses. He was 56 years old. Gajan was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December of 2015, and he had to miss the final games of last season as he underwent chemo. The Saints color analyst’s daughter, Kristin Gajan Sell, told WWL her father did not get depressed and he remained in good spirits till the end….:
Cut 18 (11) “to be Hokie”

The House Civil Law Committee will hear testimony today on the “Pastor Protection Act,” which would allow a clergy member or religious organization to deny participation in a same sex marriage. Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson, says the bill should not create a lot of controversy…:
Cut 10 (06) “essential”
But Matthew Patterson with Equality Louisiana says if this law really only pertained to ministers and religious organizations, it would not be necessary because they are already protected under the First Amendment…:
cut 12 (08) “to do”