Actor Alec Baldwin appeared in a New Mexico court on February 1 after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set of the Western in October 2021. Director Joel Souza was also hospitalized as a result of the incident that, because he was standing behind Hutchins when he was shot.
Santa Fe DA charges both actress and “30 Rock” shield Hannah Gutierrez-Reed with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in January 2023; however, charges against Baldwin were dropped in April 2023 as law enforcement officials continued their investigation. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was charged with tampering with evidence after an unidentified witness told prosecutors that she transferred cocaine to another individual on the day Hutchins was killed, hindering the police investigation. His trial, originally scheduled for December 2023, has been rescheduled for February 2024.
In January 2024, a special prosecutor charged the actor with involuntary manslaughter for a second time after initially dismissing the first set of charges without prejudice.
Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty Ahead of August ‘Rust’ Trial
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According to new court documents obtained by The Blast, the 65-year-old actor will appear in court on August 6, 2024, to defend himself against a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died when a gun she was holding on set went off.
On January 31, Baldwin waived his right to a trial and pleaded not guilty. According to New Mexico court documents, the last day to submit a change of plea is July 22, 2024.
According to the terms of his release, the actor cannot drink alcohol or take drugs. He may not own a firearm and must obey all state, local and federal laws. Additionally, he may not have discussed the “Rust” incident with anyone who worked on the film. He could, however, talk about “Rust” as it related to business matters; the film has not yet scheduled a release date.
Alec Baldwin Meets New Charge of ‘Stress’
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Both Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, seem to be feeling the pressure from the re-filed criminal charges. The couple had seven children together; they welcomed their youngest child in September 2022.
A source told People magazine that the Baldwins are finding the new allegations “frustrating” and “very stressful” as they try to raise their growing family. “They had a great Christmas and New Year. Hilaria is also just 40 years old. This is not the way they want to start the new year,” the source told the publication.
“It puts pressure on Hilaria. It disappointed them both because Alec was recharging. They know there is a possibility that there will be new allegations,” they added. “Back and forth is difficult. It was very stressful.”
SAG-AFTRA Comes to Baldwin’s Defense
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In a statement posted on their website on January 25, SAG-AFTRA defended the “30 Rock” cast and claimed that checking firearms for live ammunition is not part of the “real job” an actor performs while preparing for a show. a role. “To the extent that the charge filed on January 19 is based on a charge of negligent use of a firearm based on this or any actor having a duty to check a firearm as part of its use, that is a misjudgment of the actual duty. an actor on set,” their statement read.
“An actor’s job is not to be an expert on firearms or weapons. Firearms are prepared for use on set under the guidance of several professional experts who are directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of the firearms,” they continued. “Industry standards for safety with firearms and the use of blanks are clearly laid out in Safety Bulletin 1, prepared by the Joint Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Commission. The guidelines require an experienced and qualified armorer to be responsible for all handling, use and storage of firearms on set. These duties include ‘checking the firearm and barrel before and after each firing sequence,’ and ‘checking all firearms before each use.’
“The guidelines do not make it the responsibility of the perpetrator to check any firearms. Performers train to perform, and they are not required or expected to be experts in firearms or experienced in their use. The industry leaves that responsibility to qualified professionals who oversee its use and handling in every aspect. Anyone who discharges a firearm on set must be given training and guidance in its safe handling and use, but all activities with firearms on set must be under the close supervision and control of professional armorers and employers,” the statement said.
Under New Mexico law, the 65-year-old actor could face up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Baldwin’s attorneys, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel, said in a statement that they “look forward to our day in court” following the announcement of the charges.
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