Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal 'Rust' Shooting

Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ Armorer Charges Downgraded, Removing Potential Five-Year Prison Sentence | THR News

The decision follows lawyers for the actor and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed filing a motion arguing that the case's prosecutors incorrectly charged both under a New Mexico firearm law that had passed after the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the film's set.

Alec Baldwin’s 'Rust' Shooting Charges Are Downgraded

Alec Baldwin’s 'Rust' Shooting , Charges Are Downgraded. 'The Guardian' reports that prosecutors in New Mexico have dropped charges against Baldwin that could have resulted in a five-year prison sentence. The actor still faces one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The actor still faces one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. If convicted, that charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 18 months. . The charges were lessened after Baldwin's attorneys said that the firearms enhancement claim was unconstitutional since it wasn't in effect when the shooting occurred. . The prosecutors committed a basic legal error. , Luke Nikas, one of Baldwin’s attorneys, via court papers. The New Mexico prosecutors also issued a statement. In order to avoid further litigious distractions by Mr. Baldwin and his attorneys, [prosecutors] have removed the firearm enhancement to the involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the 'Rust' film set, Prosecutors, via statement. The prosecution’s priority is securing justice, not securing billable hours for big-city attorneys, Prosecutors, via statement. 'The Guardian' reports that Baldwin's legal team is also opposing the appointment of Andrea Reeb as a special prosecutor. 'The Guardian' reports that Baldwin's legal team is also opposing the appointment of Andrea Reeb as a special prosecutor. They argue that she does not have prosecutorial authority since she is a state lawmaker

Alec Baldwin movie 'Rust' to resume filming despite string of legal challenges

The Hollywood Western suspended production in 2021 after its cinematographer was killed when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin went off unexpectedly.

Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

Alec Baldwin Pleads, Not Guilty to Involuntary, Manslaughter Charges. Associated Press reports that Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died shortly after being wounded on the set of a Western movie on the outskirts of Santa Fe in October 2021. According to court documents filed on February 23, Baldwin waived his first formal court appearance. He also waived a hearing to have his rights explained to him. . On February 23, a judge set conditions of release allowing Baldwin to have limited contact with potential witnesses to allow him to complete the filming of 'Rust.'. On February 23, a judge set conditions of release allowing Baldwin to have limited contact with potential witnesses to allow him to complete the filming of 'Rust.'. According to AP, both prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for a likely preliminary hearing in the coming months. . That hearing will reportedly determine whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial. Defendant is permitted to have contact with potential witnesses only ... in connection with completing the ‘Rust’ movie and other related and unrelated business matters; .., Mary Marlowe Sommer, District Judge, via Associated Press. ... provided, however, that defendant is not permitted to discuss the accident at issue, Mary Marlowe Sommer, District Judge, via Associated Press. AP reports that the charges against Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine if found guilty. AP reports that the charges against Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine if found guilty

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ to Resume Filming With New and Old Crew | THR News

A documentary on the life and work of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer fatally shot on the film set, will also start shooting "with the full support of the production" and Hutchins' widower.