A judge has approved a settlement in the “Rust” lawsuit involving actor Alec Baldwin for the son of Halyna Hutchins.
A “Rust” cinematographer was shot and killed on the set of the Western film in October 2021 when the gun the actor was holding went off. Halyna’s widower, Matthew Hutchins, filed a wrongful death suit in February 2022.
The lawsuit, which was settled in October 2022, also involved the couple’s son, who is still a minor. Now the court has approved the settlement, meaning the family will receive compensation for his death.
Judge Approves Settlement In Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Lawsuit To Protect Halyna Hutchins’ Son’s Privacy
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In court documents obtained by The Blast, District Court Judge Bryan Biedscheid signed an order approving a settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit involving actor Alec Baldwin and other “Rust” producers. As part of the settlement, terms of the deal will remain undisclosed.
Records and the approval hearing will be sealed in the civil complaint to protect Hutchins’ son’s privacy rights. Before making his decision, Judge Biedscheid said that the child’s right to privacy was a major factor in his decision, saying, “What drives my decision is really the best interests of the minor. And that’s one of the strongest reasons to shut things down,” according to the Associated Press.
Matthew Hutchins Has Become Executive Producer As Part Of The Settlement
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When the settlement was reached last year, Matthew Hutchins released a statement, saying, “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.”
“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.”
Hutchins is said to have given his “blessing and support” to new cinematographer Bianca Cline, who has worked on the critically acclaimed “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.” According to Rust Movie Productions, Cline will donate his salary to charity.
Criminal Charges Against Alec Baldwin Have Been Dropped
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In January 2023, both Alec Baldwin and shield Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Halyna Hutchins. In late April, charges against the actor were officially dismissed by two new prosecutors who were brought into the case just weeks earlier.
In late April, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis released a statement, saying, “Over the past few days and in preparation for a preliminary hearing on May 3, 2023, new facts have come to light that warrant further investigation and forensic analysis in the case. against Alexander ‘Alec’ Rae Baldwin, III.”
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“Therefore, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and based on the facts and evidence submitted by law enforcement in their current form,” they continued. “Therefore we will dismiss the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Mr. Baldwin pending further investigation.”
However, they noted that “This decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal wrongdoing and charges may be refiled,” adding, “Our follow-up investigation will remain active and ongoing.”
Halyna Hutchins Family Wants ‘Justice’ For Their Daughter
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In February 2023, a year after Matthew Hutchins filed a lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and the producers of “Rust”, Hutchins’ mother Olga Solovey, his father Anatolii Androsovych, and sister Svetlana Zemko, filed a lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, the producers of “Rust”, and a handful of companies and other individuals claim negligence that resulted in Halyna’s death.
Attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing the family, said her client “remains hopeful” that Baldwin will face justice. Allred also represented “Rust” script supervisor Mamie Mitchell in a lawsuit she filed against Baldwin and other “Rust” producers in November 2021.
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“Mr. Baldwin could have pretended that he wasn’t responsible for pulling the trigger and firing the live bullet that ended Halyna’s life,” the lawyer said in a statement. “He could have run to Montana and pretended that he was just an actor in a western movie wild but, in real life, he can’t escape the fact that he has a major role in a tragedy that has real-life consequences.”
Filming for “Rust” wrapped in Montana last month.
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