************Alec Baldwin: Shooting on the Set of His Movie Kills One, Injures Second During Scene**********
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That's a bit of a reach
Alec Baldwin manslaughter charges being dropped in deadly Rust shooting, his lawyers say
The decision marks a dramatic reversal in the case.
By Jessica Wang and Oliver GettellApril 20, 2023 at 05:29 PM EDT
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Lawyers for Alec Baldwin said Thursday that prosecutors in New Mexico are dropping involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor stemming from the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.
Baldwin's attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement to EW, "We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident."
The district attorney's office for Santa Fe County didn't immediately respond to EW's request for comment.
Lawyers for the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was also charged with involuntary manslaughter, said Thursday that they "fully expect" their client to be exonerated. "The new special prosecutor team has taken a very diligent and thorough approach to the entire investigation, which we welcome and have always welcomed," attorneys Jason Bowles and Todd Bullion said in a statement to EW. "They are seeking the truth and we are also. The truth about what happened will come out and the questions that we have long sought answers for will be answered."
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Hutchins was killed and Rust director Joel Souza was wounded on Oct. 21, 2021, during production of the Western, when a gun being held by Baldwin discharged. The actor, who was also serving as a producer on the film, had been told the gun was "cold," meaning it did not contain live ammunition. Baldwin has also maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January and pleaded not guilty. In February, prosecutors dropped firearm enhancement from the charges against him. A special prosecutor in the case stepped down last month, leading to the appointment of two new special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis.
Rust producers agreed earlier this year to pay a civil fine of $100,000 for "serious" workplace safety breaches prior to the fatal shooting. Three crew members have also filed lawsuits against Baldwin and the film's producers, as have Hutchins' parents and sister.
Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, sued Baldwin and other crew members on behalf of himself and their 9-year-old son early last year, but a settlement was reached in October. As part of the settlement, Matthew Hutchins will serve as an executive producer when Rust resumes production; it's slated to do so this week in Montana. Baldwin and Souza are still attached to the film.
Explain.
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Mr. Pool
They overcharged like a bunch of morons, he should have to pay out his ass but he didn't commit manslaughter, That was stupid.
That nigga knew don’t believe these lying ass white people.
Now let It be Jonathan Majors who shot and killed Evangeline Lily.
God-Of-War-420
Mr. Pool
Him and Ezra Miller may collaborate on a movie soon..
If not manslaughter, what do you think the appropriate charge was?
God-Of-War-420
Mr. Pool
Honestly it shouldn't have been a criminal case in the first place, the family should sue the fuck out of Alec, the production, distributors ECT.
They should get every penny this movie makes and then some, but nothing criminal happened. It seems it was an unfortunate accident, If any charges I would say the armorer would be responsible and not an actor.
The family settled out of court already
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Definition of manslaughter in the Legal Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
Involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being without intent. The absence of the intent element is the essential difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Also in most states, involuntary manslaughter does not result from a heat of passion but from an improper use of reasonable care or skill while in the commission of a lawful act or while in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony.
I hope he just shuts the fuck up and not go on a "cocky tour".
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Definition of manslaughter in the Legal Dictionary by The Free Dictionarylegal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com
Involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being without intent. The absence of the intent element is the essential difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Also in most states, involuntary manslaughter does not result from a heat of passion but from an improper use of reasonable care or skill while in the commission of a lawful act or while in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony.
That applies to a couple of other people on the set. From the person who bought the gun, to the person who loaded it and didn't realize it had a live round. Not the actor.
Absolutely politically motivated, those SNL Trump impressions pissed a lot of Republicans/MAGA off and this was their attempt to make an example of him.
Alec Baldwin charges to be dropped in fatal 'Rust' shooting, lawyers say
Alec Baldwin had been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.
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Alec Baldwin finishes filming 'Rust' a year and a half after fatal shooting
Alec Baldwin has completed production on the embattled Western film 'Rust' nearly 19 months after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.
Alec Baldwin wraps production on Rust a year and a half after fatal shooting on set
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the New Mexico set in October 2021.
By Jessica WangMay 16, 2023 at 08:29 PM EDT
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Alec Baldwin has completed production on the embattled film Rust nearly 19 months after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The actor and producer, 65, shared a photo from his last day filming the Western drama in an Instagram post Monday, which featured his 14-year-old costar Patrick Scott McDermott. "Last day on the set of RUST with this guy," Baldwin wrote. "A very talented actor and lovely young man with a bright future ahead."
Baldwin also posted a selfie with a freshly shaven face, adding, "God, it felt good to shave off that beard."
Set in 1880s Kansas, Rust centers on a teenage boy (Brady Noon) left to fend for himself and his younger brother after their parents' death. Baldwin plays outlaw Harland Rust, the boys' estranged grandfather, who rides to his grandson's rescue when he's sentenced to death for the accidental killing of a local rancher. Jensen Ackles, Travis Fimmel, and Frances Fisher also star.
Tragedy struck the New Mexico set on Oct. 21, 2021, when a gun being held by Baldwin discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding Rust director Joel Souza. Baldwin had been told the gun was "cold," meaning it did not contain live ammunition, and he has maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
Baldwin and the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, were charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Both pleaded not guilty, and charges against Baldwin were dropped in April. Prosecutors told EW at the time that "new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis," and added that the decision "does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal culpability and charges may be refiled."
Lawyers for Gutierrez-Reed said at the time that they "fully expect" their client to be exonerated. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed have also been hit with multiple lawsuits from crew members and Hutchins' family amid allegations of unsafe working conditions.
Rust resumed filming three and a half weeks ago in Montana, with Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins — who previously settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Baldwin and the production team — serving as an executive producer as part of said settlement. It's unclear when the film will see the light of day.
Armorer on 'Rust' set was 'likely hungover,' prosecutor says
Prosecutors in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie “Rust” are accusing armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of being hungover when she loaded a live bullet into a revolver used Baldwin. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports for TODAY.
Judge clears the way for a civil case to proceed against Alec Baldwin and 'Rust' producers
A New Mexico judge has rejected a request by Alec Baldwin's attorneys to dismiss a civil lawsuit by three “Rust” crew members who allege cost-cutting endangered the cast and crew as the actor-producer skipped his own safety training.
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Thanks for the recent updates.
‘Rust’ Prosecutors Looking Into Whether Alec Baldwin Undermined Set Safety
A judge ruled on Tuesday that Rust Movie Productions must produce documents detailing the actor's financial stake in the movie, which prosecutors say could've motivated him to deny additional firearm training requested by the film's armorer.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Good, make an example outta this honkey. Niggaz have been hung for far less so this honkey should be sacrificed.
Alec Baldwin Could Face New Charges in the Rust Shooting
The case will be presented in front of a grand jury.
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The prosecutor trying to make a name for themself.
Damn they want to hurt him bad.
I'll tell you one thing, no matter how this turns out companies gonna look hard at filming in NM in the future.
I'll tell you one thing, no matter how this turns out companies gonna look hard at filming in NM in the future.
