Actor Alec Baldwin may once again face criminal charges in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after she was shot and killed on set in New Mexico on October 21, 2021.
In January 2023, “30 Rock” actress and shield Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The tampering with evidence charge was later added to the new shield after prosecutors claimed a witness came forward to reveal that he had given cocaine to someone on the day Halyna was killed, interfering with the police investigation.
Although charges were dropped against Baldwin in April 2023, prosecutors warned in early June that he could face criminal charges again, as they dismissed two previous charges without prejudice. It seems they are strongly considering the possibility of bringing charges against the 65-year-old actor again according to a new report.
Alec Baldwin Reportedly ‘Quite’ Pulled the Trigger on a ‘Rusty’ Gun, New Report Concludes
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According to a forensic report obtained by People magazine on Tuesday, the “Running With Scissors” actor pulled the trigger on a Colt .45 prop revolver “enough” to explode. Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger multiple times, but the report found the gun’s hammer was “manually pulled back” before going off.
Firearms experts Lucien Haag and Mike Haag, hired by the State of New Mexico in its case against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, released a report stating, “Although Alec Baldwin has repeatedly denied pulling the trigger, given the tests, findings and observations reported here, the trigger must be pulled or pressed sufficiently to release the hammer of a proof revolver that has been fully cocked or retracted.”
“These fatal incidents were the result of the hammer being manually pulled fully to the rear and cocked position followed, at some point, by the rearward pull or depression of the trigger,” they continued, concluding that Baldwin had to touch the trigger.
Special Prosecutor ‘Rust’ Will Decide Whether To Charge Baldwin In The Coming Weeks
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On June 9, “Rust” special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis warned that Baldwin could still face criminal charges pending an investigation into the weapon, which his legal team insists was damaged during FBI testing.
A statement from the two special prosecutors read: “The rifle and shotgun have been sent to an independent state expert for further testing. The charges against Alec Baldwin were dismissed without prejudice because the possibility of firearm damage significantly affected the cause of action related to Baldwin, not related to Gutierrez. If it is determined that the gun did not work, the charges against Mr. Baldwin will go forward.”
At the time, they stated that they would decide whether Baldwin would face criminal charges again in the next sixty days, so it looks like they will be making a decision soon.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s ‘Rust’ Shield Trial Set For December
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Earlier this month, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed waived her right to a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty. Therefore, the case will be heard in December. Prosecutors continued to build their case against the shield, which included a photo of Alec Baldwin wearing a “Rust” costume and holding the weapon in question.
The report noted that “the full cock step on the hammer was badly damaged, the top of the trigger fire was broken off and the bolt (cylinder stop) was also broken” as a result of the incident, adding that there were no signs of “any modification to the gun.”
Alec Baldwin Has Insisted That He Never Pulled the Trigger
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In August 2022, a forensic report from the FBI also concluded that the “Supercell” actor must have pulled the trigger on the gun, although Baldwin’s legal team has insisted that the gun was damaged during their testing and questioned its ability to be used as evidence. against him.
According to the FBI report, the gun “cannot be fired without a trigger pull” unless the hammer is “disengaged on the loaded chamber” and “the hammer is struck straight.”
In December 2021, Alec Baldwin sat down with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News to maintain his innocence just weeks after the shooting. “The trigger was not pulled,” he said at the time. “I didn’t pull the trigger. I would never point a gun at someone and pull the trigger on them, never.”
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