On this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, we discuss the shooting of ex-Saints player Will Smith and the verdict against Cardell Hayes. District Attorney Jason Williams joins us to highlights both the details the impact of the verdict.We explore the details of the case, the charges against Hayes, and the challenges of securing a unanimous jury verdict. The strategic approach of the prosecution, focusing on forensic and testimonial evidence, is examined.Timestamps:0:01:48 Introduction to the Will Smith car crash incident0:03:55 Hayes' decision to reopen the trial for a new verdict0:05:31 Verdict for Manslaughter and its Ramifications0:08:18 Guns and Egos: A Dangerous Mix0:09:21 The Severe Car Accident and its Consequences0:10:53 Altercation and yelling ensue after car accident0:13:28 Off-duty officer arrives at the scene0:16:35 Hayes initially charged with second-degree murder0:19:06 Specific intent and number of shots fired at Will Smith0:20:38 Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Personalized Banking Experience0:21:57 Examining the motive behind the crime0:23:04 The Challenge of a Unanimous Jury Verdict0:25:08 Difficulty in Finding Jurors Unbiased by Media Coverage0:28:05 The Influence of Will Smith's Status as a Saints Player0:30:29 The Trial: Strategic Decisions and Focusing on Evidence0:34:09 Analyzing the trajectory of the bullets0:36:48 Cameras capturing crucial moments and actions at the sceneTags:#louisianaunfiltered #willsmith #districtattorneyjasonwilliams #kiranchawla #podcast #neworleans #unfilteredwithkiran #news #crime #LouisianaLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

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