Hearing for man accused of killing Saints player Will Smith

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Prosecutors will have to present witnesses against the man accused of killing retired New Orleans Saints player Will Smith at a hearing today, unless a grand jury indicts him first.

Police say 28-year-old Cardell Hayes shot the star defensive end and Smith's wife late April 9, killing Smith and hitting Racquel Smith in both legs.

Felony defendants who have not been indicted are entitled to a probable cause hearing at which witnesses must be brought forward and can be cross-examined by defense attorneys.

Defense attorney John Fuller has subpoenaed five New Orleans homicide officers and two emergency medical technicians, online court records show.