"Man Faces Retrial for Fatal Shooting of Ex-Saints Star Will Smith"

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"Man Faces Retrial for Fatal Shooting of Ex-Saints Star Will Smith"
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Cardell Hayes is set to face a retrial for the fatal shooting of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in 2016, with Hayes claiming self-defense after a car crash. Hayes was previously convicted of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter, but the conviction was reversed due to a non-unanimous jury vote. The retrial has been delayed multiple times, and Hayes, who insists he shot Smith in self-defense, is now preparing to face a new trial.

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