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19.01.2024 / 23:29
Alec Baldwin faces charges of involuntary manslaughter following ‘Rust’ shooting
Alec Baldwin is set to face charges with a count of involuntary manslaughter after a crew member died on set in October 2021.A grand jury in New Mexico (where the movie was filmed) indicted the actor today (January 19) after initial charges were dismissed in April.The case was brought again before a jury in Santa Fe, reportedly after prosecutors received an updated analysis of the gun used in the incident, following further forensic testing.According to the BBC, attorneys for Baldwin have said: “We look forward to our day in court.”Baldwin was the co-producer and lead actor on a Western movie named Rust, which was in production just outside Santa Fe in October 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a bullet fired from a prop gun used by Baldwin, also wounding director Joel Souza.Baldwin has maintained that he only drew back the hammer of the pistol, not pulling the trigger.