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Alec Baldwin lawyers say authorities destroyed gun in ‘Rust’ shooting

Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin speak for the first time regarding the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and wounded director Joel Souza on the set of the film "Rust", on October 30, 2021 in Manchester, Vermont.MEGA | GC Images | Getty ImagesAlec Baldwin's lawyers said Thursday that New Mexico authorities destroyed the firearm that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set of the movie "Rust.""The court, I don't think is aware of this point, but I think I should tell the court that the…

Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ prosecutors criticized for missteps

Actor Alec Baldwin departs his home, as he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust", in New York, January 31, 2023.David Dee Delgado | ReutersIt's been just over a month since New Mexico authorities charged Alec Baldwin with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a crew member on the set of the film "Rust," and already the prosecution has come under harsh criticism and scrutiny.First, there's the question of whether the case's…

‘Rust’ production company settles New Mexico firearm charges

A worker, who said he came to pick up some equipment, walks toward security guards at the entrance to the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set in Santa Fe, N.M., Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.Jae C. Hong | APProducers of the "Rust" film starring Alec Baldwin announced Friday they will pay a reduced penalty of $100,000 to New Mexico's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau, settling a civil investigation into the movie-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.The final penalty was lowered from an original fine of $136,793…

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in ‘Rust’ involuntary manslaughter case

Actor Alec Baldwin departs his home, as he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust", in New York, January 31, 2023.David Dee Delgado | ReutersAlec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust," which will continuing filming under conditions set by a New Mexico judge on Thursday.Baldwin will be allowed to "have contact with potential witnesses"…

Rust prosecutor said gun enhancement wrong

An image of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died after being shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of his movie "Rust", is displayed at a vigil in her honour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 23, 2021.Kevin Mohatt | ReutersA New Mexico prosecutor in the fatal "Rust" shooting case admitted Alec Baldwin was incorrectly charged with an extra penalty that comes with a potential five-year prison sentence, the movie star's attorneys said in a court filing this week.Baldwin's lawyers had called the so-called firearm enhancement…

Prosecutor drops firearm enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin

By Kevin Flower | CNN The manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin relating to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust” have been downgraded by prosecutors in New Mexico, which will reduce the prison time the actor could face in the death of the movie’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. The move comes after attorneys for Baldwin filed a motion this past month to have the firearm enhancement charge dropped, arguing prosecutors were incorrect. A statement released by Heather Brewer, a spokeswoman for the New…

Alec Baldwin’s Rust will resume filming this spring

In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin stands in costume and speaks with investigators following a fatal shooting last year on a movie set in Santa Fe, N.M. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022Santa Fe County Sheriff's OfficeProduction of Alec Baldwin's "Rust," which has been marred by the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, is set to resume this spring, the producers said Tuesday.Hutchins was killed by a bullet from a gun Baldwin was holding in 2021. Baldwin is facing…

Alec Baldwin charged in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting

By Josh Campbell | CNN Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been criminally charged in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust,” the Santa Fe County, New Mexico, district attorney’s office told CNN Tuesday. The charges against Baldwin and the set’s armorer, Hannah Guiterrez Reed, include two counts of involuntary manslaughter, the DA’s office said. Attorneys for both defendants previously insisted their respective clients are innocent. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies told CNN earlier…

Alec Baldwin officially charged for ‘Rust’ movie shooting

Santa Fe prosecutors on Tuesday filed charges of two counts of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."They alleged the actor had not been properly trained to handle the weapon that ultimately killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer of the film, was also charged with the same two counts of involuntary manslaughter. David Halls, the assistant director of "Rust" who was also involved in handling the gun that killed Hutchins, signed…

Alec Baldwin to be charged in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin speak for the first time regarding the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and wounded director Joel Souza on the set of the film "Rust", on October 30, 2021 in Manchester, Vermont.MEGA | GC Images | Getty ImagesAlec Baldwin will be criminally charged by New Mexico prosecutors for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust," authorities said Thursday.Baldwin, the Emmy-winning star of "30 Rock" and dozens of films…