Prosecutors have formally dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” citing new evidence and the need for more time to investigate.
In a stunning turnaround for the 65-year-old A-list actor, special prosecutors Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis filed the notice to dismiss the only charge against Baldwin on Friday in state District Court in Santa Fe. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.
On Thursday, the special prosecutors said that the “decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal culpability and charges may be refiled.” They have declined further comment. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
“Mr. Halls never believed Mr. Baldwin should be charged with a crime. It was a tragic accident that is best resolved out of criminal court,” defense attorney Lisa Torraco said in an email.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Prosecutors in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting will drop charge of involuntary manslaughter, attorneys sayProsecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on a film set, Baldwin’s attorneys said.
Les mer »
Prosecutors reportedly set to drop charges against Alec BaldwinAlec Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in January. Baldwin pleaded not guilty. An attorney for Gutierrez Reed has previous…
Les mer »
Rust prosecutors will reportedly drop charges against Alec BaldwinInvoluntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin are on the way out, but not for armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
Les mer »
Alec Baldwin charges in 'Rust' shooting to be dropped, special prosecutors sayNew Mexico prosecutors on Thursday evening confirmed they would be dropping criminal charges that were brought against actor Alec Baldwin for the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of his Western movie, 'Rust.'
Les mer »
'Rust' prosecutors drop charges against Alec Baldwin after questions over gun misfireCriminal charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 'Rust' shooting have dropped. 'This decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal culpability and charges may be refiled,' Special Prosecutors Kari T. Morrissey and Jason J. Lewis said.
Les mer »