Alec Baldwin had “no control” over his emotions on the set of “Rust,” according to prosecutors.
Baldwin, 66, was “frequently screaming and cursing” while on the Bonanza Creek set and was “inattentive” during firearms training, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital stated.
“To watch Mr Baldwin’s conduct on the set of ‘Rust’ is to witness a man who has absolutely no control of his own emotions and absolutely no concern for how his conduct affects those around him,” special prosecutors wrote in the April 5 filing. “Witnesses have testified that it was this exact conduct that contributed to safety compromises on set.”
Prosecutors also called out Baldwin’s legal team for lying and manipulation after the actor requested the court dismiss his indictment.
“The defendant’s motion to dismiss is predictably false, misleading, and histrionic misrepresentation of the facts and circumstances of the history of the case,” the prosecution’s filing said. “The two special prosecutors who have been assigned the prosecution of Mr. Baldwin have experienced near countless lies and manipulation from the defense for more than one year. In addition, we have, and certainly will continue to be, the subject of the defendant’s contrived and unwarranted personal attacks.”
The 316-page motion mirrored Baldwin’s lengthy request to dismiss and focused on giving a “factual and procedural history” of the case.
Baldwin was indicted on two counts — involuntary manslaughter, negligent use of a firearm, or, in the alternative, involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspection — on Jan. 19. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died Oct. 21, 2021 after a gun Baldwin was holding fired on the set of “Rust.”
“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on March 6. Her legal team requested a new trial and an immediate release from prison, but a judge declined the request.
