- Alec Baldwin’s attorneys said on Thursday that the criminal charges against the actor stemming from a fatal shooting while filming for “Rust,” have been dropped.
- New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies had pursued manslaughter charges against Baldwin in connection with the Oct. 21, 2021, death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. During the incident, Baldwin fired a loaded gun, inflicting a fatal gunshot wound on Hutchins while also injuring director Joel Souza.
- Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, said in a joint statement that “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,” NBC News reported.
Trending
Baldwin’s Lawyers Say ‘Rust’ Shooting Charges Have Been Dropped
DECEMBER 2nd 2021: "Rust" assistant director Dave Halls supports Alec Baldwin in his claim that he did not pull the trigger of the prop gun that killed photography director Halyna Hutchins on set - that the shooting was a "misfire" of the weapon. - OCTOBER 22nd 2021: Actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot photography director Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza with a prop gun while filming on the set of "Rust" near Santa Fe, New Mexico in what appears to be an accidental incident. - File Photo by: zz/John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPx 2019 4/26/19 Alec Baldwin at the premiere of "Crown Vic" held on April 26, 2019 during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. (NYC)
