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The special prosecutor for the closely watched “Rust” movie-set shooting case, Andrea Reeb, is stepping down. The decision follows a motion filed by actor Alec Baldwin’s legal team demanding Reeb be removed due to her conflicting roles. Baldwin was charged this year with involuntary manslaughter alongside armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in connection with the fatal accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 on the set of “Rust,” a western movie.Baldwin’s attorneys had argued that the New Mexico…

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…

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 Agrees To Pay A $100,000 Fine Over Halyna Hutchins Shooting That Involves Alec Baldwin, Read On! (Photo Credit –IANS) The production company behind the Spaghetti Western film ‘Rust’ has agreed to pay a fine of $100,000 to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The production company was issued a fine of $136,793 by the bureau last April. The amount was the maximum allowable by state…

The production company behind the Spaghetti Western film Rust has agreed to pay a fine of USD 100,000 to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The production company was issued a fine of $136,793 by the bureau last April. The amount was the maximum allowable by state law in New Mexico. Under the settlement, which is pending approval, the bureau downgraded its claim from “wilful-serious” to a…

The Hollywood star Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty on Thursday to manslaughter over the death of a cinematographer who was shot on the set of low-budget western Rust.The actor also agreed to the court’s terms that will allow him to complete filming of the movie, including a ban on using guns and on drinking alcohol.Baldwin was holding a Colt .45 during rehearsals for the film in New Mexico when it discharged, killing Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.The movie’s director Joel Souza was wounded in the incident.The US actor…

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"…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe filming of Rust will be concluded a year and a half after the death of its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, producers announced on Wednesday (22 February).Hutchins was killed on the set after a prop gun held by the film’s producer and star Alec Baldwin discharged a real bullet, which struck the cinematographer.Baldwin and the film’s armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed currently face…

Less than one month after he was charged, Alec Baldwin has managed to slash five years off of his possible sentence and is awaiting a ruling on a motion to disqualify the special prosecutor appointed to the case over his role in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of Rust. With momentum on his side, Baldwin will likely take his case to a jury instead of accepting a plea deal if he’s offered one, according to several legal experts consulted by The Hollywood Reporter. Mary…

Mike Coppola/Getty Images It seems as if Alec Baldwin has won a victory in his upcoming court case even before it proceeds to trial. The Santa Fe County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed it will be dropping a firearm enhancement connected to charges of manslaughter meaning that the actor will now face a significantly reduced stay in prison should he be convicted. Baldwin, who is accused of two involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the on-set death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins…