Actor Alec Baldwin and “Rust” costar Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
First responder David Halls pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent use of a weapon and is now expected to be called as a witness.
With the first hearing scheduled for later this month, the Santa Fe County District Attorney’s Office is busy trying to compile a witness list, which now includes Halyna Hutchins’ widower, Matthew Hutchins.
Widower Halyna Hutchins and New ‘Rust’ Producer Matthew Hutchins Added to Witness List
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As Deadline reported, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has now added Matthew Hutchins to the 46-person witness list, which has been changed four times in the past few weeks.
It is unclear what details Matthew might be expected to share if he is called forward. A 551-page police report released last year revealed a series of text messages and email conversations between Matthew and actor Alec Baldwin.
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Halyna was shot and killed on the set of a Western film on October 21, 2021. Their correspondence began a few days later.
On November 10, 2021, Baldwin asked Matthew if he would be criminally charged in her death. Later that day, Baldwin sent Matt a text message saying, “I’m going to leave you for a while.”
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On December 10, 2021, Baldwin sent another message to Matt, saying, “It’s important for you to remember: The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office may not have the skills and will to properly investigate the sabotage angle. I’m told their agenda is to write it off as an accident and throw it into civil court.”
“However, the more information that was presented to me about the particular anomaly of the day, the more open-minded I became,” continued Baldwin. “I rejected the allegation of sabotage at first. But don’t know. I hope this NM has the sense to follow it.”
Matthew Hutchins Named Executive Producer Amid Settlement
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On February 15, 2022, the Hutchins family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the “30 Rock” cast and another “Rust” producer. In early October, Matthew Hutchins settled on a settlement that named him one of the new executive producers when “Rust” resumes filming.
Although “Rust” was supposed to resume filming in California in January 2023, it’s possible that the criminal charges filed against Baldwin have delayed production. Production is now expected to resume in the spring, with a new replacement for Halyna Hutchins having already been found.
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In a statement, Matthew Hutchins said, “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed.”
“Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume filming with all the original principal players in January 2023,” he continued.
“I’m not interested in getting involved in accusations or accusations of blame (on the publisher or Mr. Baldwin),” Hutchins added. “We all believe that Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”
Halyna Hutchins’ Parents & Sisters Have Filed Their Own Lawsuits
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On February 10, 2023, nearly a year after the first wrongful death suit was filed, the parents and sister of the late Halyna Hutchins filed their own suit against the producers of “Rust”, along with several companies and individuals. The family claims that there were several important safety protocols that were not followed on the set, which led to Halyna’s tragic death.
They claim that only armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, not first assistant director Davis Halls, should have handled the gun. They also claim that there was not enough plexiglass in the building at the time of the incident, which could have led to better protection for the crew.
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The family is suing for loss of consortium, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other things, and is seeking unspecified damages.
The family’s attorney, Gloria Allred, claimed that “There has been no outreach by Mr. Baldwin, no apology.” Both Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
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