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.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is upholding the 13-month prison sentence handed down to Seth Fontenot for the death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault.

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

Austin Rivault's friends and family urge Rubin to "Get It Right This Time!"

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's defense attorney Thomas Guilbeau and Assistant District Attorney J.N. Prather Jr. each give their reactions to Judge Edward Rubin's verdict.

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.

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.

It's been nearly two years since the 2013 shooting death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeal ruled today that statements Seth Fontenot made following the shooting death of a Lafayette teenager can be used in his trial.

Seth Fontenot is charged with one count of first degree murder and two counts of attempted first degree murder in the death of Austin Rivault and the shooting injuries of two other 15-year-old boys.