‘Rust’ Shooting Case: Prosecutor Urges Judge To Reconsider Dropping Charge Against Alec Baldwin
A prosecutor in New Mexico has appealed the dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin, who was involved in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a film set. The prosecutor argues that there was insufficient evidence to warrant the dismissal and that Baldwin's due process rights were not violated.
A prosecutor has asked a New Mexico judge to reconsider the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. ‘Rust’ Shooting Case: Alec Baldwin Breaks Silence After Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Dismissal.
According to a court filing made public Wednesday, special prosecutor Kari Morrissey said there were insufficient facts to support the ruling in state district court and no violation of Baldwin's due process rights. Alec Baldwin Rust Shooting Case: Prosecutors Accuse Actor of Disregarding Safety in Cinematographer’s Death.
Prosecutor Appeals Judge’s Decision to Dismiss Charge Against Alec Baldwin
Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer for “Rust,” was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe in October 2021 when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
The judge dismissed the case halfway through the trial.