seth fontenot

The shooting death of a 15-year-old brings new legislation to the table on how felonies committed with a gun that result in death should be handled by the judicial system.

Seth Fontenot was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault.

Seth Fontenot's re-sentencing will take place this Thursday.

Does Fontenot's attorney want him to serve the entire 3 years? At first blush, that's what it sounded like to me as well. Of course, no, that's not what's going on here.

"We are appalled at yesterday's ruling and the message Judge Rubin sent to this community."

Seth Fontenot received his sentence today by District Judge Edward Rubin.

Fontenot awaits sentencing for one count of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated battery.

A jury has found Seth Fontenot guilty of one count of manslaughter in the shooting death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault.

Closing arguments to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Fontenot fought tears today on the stand as he recalled the incident that resulted in the death of Austin Rivault.