"Verdict Reached in Retrial of Cardell Hayes for Will Smith Shooting"

After hours of deliberation, the jury in the retrial of Cardell Hayes found him not guilty of attempted manslaughter but guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the 2016 road rage shooting of New Orleans Saints player Will Smith. The sentencing for manslaughter ranges from 0 to 40 years, and the judge will decide. The jury carefully considered the case, requesting clarification on the charges. Both sides presented their closing arguments, with the defense emphasizing that Hayes was not his best self that night, while the prosecution highlighted his decision to use a gun. The shooting occurred after two traffic incidents, and witnesses provided conflicting testimonies.