The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced that it is dropping the gun enhancement charge against the “30 Rock” alum for the fatal shooting.
The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday that it is dropping the gun enhancement charge against the “30 Rock” alum, a crime that would have carried a five-year sentence if convicted.
However, Baldwin, 64, still faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting, which would carry a lesser sentence of 18 months if convicted.“In order to avoid further litigious distractions by Mr.
Alec Baldwin won a massive victory in his case for the fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.“The prosecution’s priority is securing justice, not securing billable hours for big-city attorneys.” A gun enhancement charge meant that Baldwin used the gun to commit the crime. However, according to New Mexico law at the time of the shooting, this can only stand if the gun was displayed with the intent to injure someone.
The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced that it is dropping the gun enhancement charge against the actor.Baldwin fatally shot Hutchins while on set for the western film at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Sante Fe, N.M. in October 2021. At the time, the actor’s prop gun fired a live round, hitting the mom of one in the chest. She was 42., but the DA declined to file charges in relation to his wounds.
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