Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin Charged , With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting , of Halyna Hutchins.
The charges were announced on Jan.
19.
NBC reports that both Baldwin and
armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will face
two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
NBC reports that both Baldwin and
armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will face
two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
According to New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, 'Rust' first assistant director David Hall has
agreed to plead guilty to negligent use of a deadly weapon.
After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the âRustâ film crew, Mary Carmack-Altwies, New Mexico First
Judicial District Attorney, via NBC.
After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the âRustâ film crew, Mary Carmack-Altwies, New Mexico First
Judicial District Attorney, via NBC.
On my watch, no one
is above the law, and
everyone deserves justice, Mary Carmack-Altwies, New Mexico First
Judicial District Attorney, via NBC.
On Oct.
21, 2021, Hutchins was fatally shot
during the filming of 'Rust' at the
Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.
At the time of the incident, Baldwin was rehearsing
with a pistol when the gun went off, killing
Hutchins and wounding the director, Joel Souza.
At the time of the incident, Baldwin was rehearsing
with a pistol when the gun went off, killing
Hutchins and wounding the director, Joel Souza.
NBC reports that the charges come
three months after the Santa Fe Sheriff's Office submitted
the results of its investigation to prosecutors.
NBC reports that the charges come
three months after the Santa Fe Sheriff's Office submitted
the results of its investigation to prosecutors.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza
said he found a "degree of neglect" on
the set of 'Rust' while conducting his investigation.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza
said he found a "degree of neglect" on
the set of 'Rust' while conducting his investigation.
Upon completing the investigation,
Mendoza left the decision of bringing
criminal charges in the hands of prosecutors
The special prosecutor handling the case against Alec Baldwin for the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust has stepped down. Sky News
Alec Baldwin's gonna like this ... the special prosecutor overseeing the "Rust" shooting case says she's stepping down. Andrea Reeb had been under fire from.. TMZ.com
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.
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Alec Baldwinâs '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 Baldwinâs 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 prosecutionâs 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
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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 âRustâ 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
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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.
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Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria , Expected to Rise , as Oceans Continue to Warm.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
According to a study published in 'Scientific Reports,'
infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus on the East Coast
of the United States could double in the next two decades.
The study suggests that warmer sea temperatures allow the bacteria to thrive in waters where it has never been able to survive in before.
NBC reports that the findings
highlight the connection between
human health and the health of the planet. .
There are these complex interactions
between the environment and agents
of disease, and itâs important to
be aware of the way the world is
changing and how these changes
are driving risks to human health. , Elizabeth Archer, lead author of the study and postgraduate
researcher at the University of East Anglia, via NBC.
According to the researchers behind the study, V. vulnificus
responds to minor shifts in temperature, making it , "a sort of barometer of whatâs going on in coastal
areas because it is so environmentally sensitive.â.
The team projects that the bacteria will
continue to advance further northward up the
coast, eventually reaching New York by the 2040s.
Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, points out that while V. vulnificus infections are very rare, they are also devastating.
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
Sometimes the rarest of illnesses
can cost the most to the health care
system, especially if theyâre unexpected
and very aggressive, Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard
Global Health Institute, via NBC
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McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
While speaking at a Republican retreat
in Orlando, McCarthy commented on
the former president's call for protest. .
I donât think people should protest this, no.
And I think President Trump, if you talk
to him, he doesnât believe that, either, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
The last thing we want ⊠is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donât agree with
somebody elseâs political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
The last thing we want ⊠is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donât agree with
somebody elseâs political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
That is whatâs wrong, and thatâs what
infuriates people. And this will not hold up
in court if this is what he wants to do, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
NBC reports that multiple sources have claimed that
law enforcement in New York were poised to act on
a potential indictment of Trump later this week
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Minnesota Power Plant, Leak Occurred in November, , Public Made Aware in March.
On March 16, regulators in Minnesota said
they were monitoring the cleanup of a leak
of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water.
NBC reports that Xcel Energy's
Monticello nuclear power plant said
that there was no danger to public health.
Xcel Energy took swift action
to contain the leak to the plant site,
which poses no health and safety
risk to the local community
or the environment, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to NBC, while the leak was reported
to federal authorities in late November,
the public was not notified until March 16.
State officials claim they
waited to notify the public while
they gathered more information.
We knew there was a presence
of tritium in one monitoring well,
however Xcel had not yet identified
the source of the leak and its location, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Now that we have all the information
about where the leak occurred, how
much was released into groundwater,
and that contaminated groundwater
had moved beyond the original location,
we are sharing this information, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Xcel, which notified the state of the leak on November 22,
said they have been pumping groundwater, while
also storing and processing contaminated water. .
Ongoing monitoring from over two dozen
on-site monitoring wells confirms that
the leaked water is fully contained on-site
and has not been detected beyond
the facility or in any local drinking water, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to the company, the water
being stored and processed contains
tritium levels below federal limits
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Credit Suisse Receives, $54 Billion Lifeline Loan.
On March 16, Credit Suisse announced
that it will take out a $54 billion
loan from Switzerland's central bank.
NBC reports that the move comes amid fears of a , global banking crisis.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
NBC reports that a number of midsized and regional
banks remain under pressure, including
First Republic, PacWest and Western Alliance. .
Earlier this week, First Republic's stock
was downgraded to junk status by two
major credit rating agencies. .
Following the downgrade, stock
in First Republic plunged 35%.
Meanwhile, stock in regional banks
PacWest and Western Alliance
was down 17% and 11%, respectively.
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16. .
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16.
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Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system
is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents. .
On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system
is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents. .
NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning
while speaking at an air safety summit
held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning
while speaking at an air safety summit
held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the transportation chief,
there are indications that the U.S. air system
is under considerable strain.
We can't wait for the next
catastrophic event when we
can see the warning signs today, Pete Buttigieg, Federal Aviation Administration
Safety Summit, via NBC.
NBC reports that the FAA's safety summit comes following
a number of recent runway mishaps and other near
disasters that have shaken the aviation industry.
Jennifer Homendy,
chair of the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),
also appeared at the summit. .
Homendy reportedly cited six serious runway
incidents that have occurred since January.
According to Homendy, the NTSB is also investigating two
wrong-runway incidents dating back to last June,
which occurred in Burbank, California, and Pittsburgh.
Homendy warned that the recent incidents serve
as a "wake-up call" for the aviation industry.
Echoing Buttigieg's sentiments, Homendy
lamented that actions are often only taken
after a catastrophe has already occurred
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Over 150,000 Without Power in Texas , After Intense Storm Hits.
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
Early on March 3, PowerOutage.us reported that over 150,000 Texans had no power.
That number was down from
338,000 without power earlier. .
About 400 flights to and from
the area were canceled.
The Federal Aviation Administration's
ground stop was later lifted.
Normal operations are resuming after heavy winds and rains
moved through our area. , Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, to CBS News.
Several school districts canceled events
due to the impending storm. .
This is the same system that struck California and it's now in New Mexico and will be crossing
Texas and then Arkansas, Rich Thompson, lead forecaster for the
Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, via CBS News.
Some areas of California and Oregon accumulated up to 7 feet of snow. .
However, experts say that the "once-in-a-generation" snow helped to reduce, or even eliminate,
drought conditions in some areas of California
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Severe Weather Threatens , Millions of Americans , as Winter Storm Approaches.
ABC News reports that 100 million Americans across
30 states are facing a major winter storm which is expected
to bring heavy snow, high winds and potential tornadoes.
Winter storm warnings are
in effect from New Mexico through
Illinois with heavy snow forecast.
Meanwhile, high wind warnings
remain in effect across the
Southwest and the Great Lakes.
Potentially damaging winds
and tornadoes could strike from
Texas to Alabama and up to Ohio.
ABC News reports that whiteout conditions have
been forecast across Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas and southern Nebraska.
Evening tornadoes have the potential
to strike from Arkansas to Tennessee
and into northern Mississippi on Feb. 15. .
Later on February 16, severe storms
and possible tornadoes are forecast for
parts of Mississippi and Alabama. .
Prior to the storms hitting,
the Midwest and the East Coast are
experiencing record warm temperatures.
A number of record warm temperatures are expected
to be set on February 15 and 16 before more average
seasonable weather returns at the end of the week.
ABC News reports that about 200 records
are poised to be tied or broken
through February 17
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California Holds Out on Agreement , to Cut Colorado River Water Use.
'The Guardian' reports that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation previously called on states that rely on water from the Colorado River to come up with ideas to conserve 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water.
The mid-August deadline proposed by the bureau lapsed, but some of those states have since reconvened and reached a consensus. .
'The Guardian' reports that six western states have agreed on a plan to dramatically cut use of Colorado River water.
However, California, which has the largest allocation of Colorado River water, is holding out.
State officials say they'll devise their own plan.
California remains focused on practical solutions that can be implemented now to protect volumes of water in storage without driving conflict and litigation, JB Hamby, chair of the Colorado River Board of California, via statement.
But Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have decided to work together.
The states wish to raise water levels where reductions
would occur at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, effectively
creating a protective buffer for the reservoirs.
The model would also focus on water accounting
to ensure that water stored in Lake Mead by the
Lower Basin states is available for future use. .
The actions would reportedly result in
2 million acre-feet reductions in the
Lower Basin and smaller cuts in the Upper Basin.
'The Guardian' reports that an acre-foot of water is enough to supply two to three American households each year
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Alec Baldwin Is Formally Charged , With Manslaughter in âRustâ Shooting.
Alec Baldwin Is Formally Charged , With Manslaughter in âRustâ Shooting.
CNN reports that the Santa Fe County district attorney's office confirmed the charges on Jan. 31.
Both Baldwin and set armorer Hannah Guiterrez Reed face charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.'.
District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies previously accused Baldwin and Guiterrez Reed of failing to properly perform on-set safety procedures.
A live round of ammunition was fired from Baldwin's prop gun, killing Hutchins. .
A live round of ammunition was fired from Baldwin's prop gun, killing Hutchins. .
Baldwin and Guiterrez Reed have continuously maintained their innocence in the matter.
Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun â
or anywhere on the movie set, Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.
He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. , Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.
We will fight these charges,
and we will win, Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.
Gutierrez Reed's lawyer believes
his client will be found not guilty.
We were expecting the charges but theyâre absolutely wrong as to Hannah â we expect that she will be found not guilty by a jury and she did not commit manslaughter, Jason Bowles, Hannah Guiterrez Reed's attorney, via statement.
She has been emotional about the tragedy but has committed no crime, Jason Bowles, Hannah Guiterrez Reed's attorney, via statement
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#AlecBaldwin #RustShooting #Manslaughter Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for shooting and killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" movie set...
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