On Friday afternoon, “Rust” special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis officially dropped two counts of involuntary manslaughter facing Alec Baldwin for the October 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Shield “Rust” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed still faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter and the charges against her have not been dismissed, as both prosecutors explained Thursday night.
‘Rusty’ Prosecutors Officially Drop Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Charge For Halyna Hutchins’ Fatal Shooting 2021
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On April 21, at 12:17 p.m., the State of New Mexico officially dismissed the charges against Alexander Rae Baldwin III in Santa Fe County’s First Judicial District Court. The official document reads:
“COMING NOW the State of New Mexico, by and through special prosecutors Kari T.Morrissey and Jason J. Lewis, and enter a nolle prosequi in the causes numbered and styled above, because new facts have come to light which warrant further investigation and forensic analysis which are not can be settled before May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing. The case was dismissed without prejudice and the investigation is active and ongoing.”
However, the “30 Rock” actor is not yet in the free and clear. The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning that Baldwin could potentially face charges in the future as they investigate the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Without Prejudice Pending Further Investigation
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On Thursday night, they released a statement explaining that they could not prosecute Baldwin given the time constraints of the May 3 deadline. A statement (via Deadline) from two “Rust” prosecutors read:
“Over the past few days and in preparation for the preliminary hearing on May 3, 2023, new facts have come to light that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander ‘Alec’ Rae Baldwin, III. As a result, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and based on the facts and evidence submitted by law enforcement as they stand. Therefore, we will dismiss the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Mr. Baldwin for further investigation. This decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal wrongdoing and charges can be refiled. Our follow-up investigation will remain active and ongoing.”
They also clarified that charges were not dropped against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s “Rust” shield, saying, “The charges against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed remain unchanged.”
Baldwin’s Lawyers ‘Happy’ That Case Against Baldwin Has Been Dismissed
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In a statement, Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said, “We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin, and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident.”
Gutierrez-Reed’s attorneys, Jason Bowles and Todd Bullion, said, “The new special prosecutor team has taken a very diligent and thorough approach to the entire investigation, which we welcome and always welcome.”
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“They are looking for the truth and so are we. The truth about what happened will be revealed and the question we have been searching for for a long time will be answered,” they continued. “We fully expect at the end of this process that Hannah will also be released.”
In February, both Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed pleaded not guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the October 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins. A month earlier, first aid director David Halls had pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon .
Alec Baldwin Said ‘I Owe Everything’ To Wife Hilaria Baldwin On Thursday Night
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Just hours after the news broke on Thursday night, Baldwin took to Instagram to share a blurry photo of him and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin. In the caption, he wrote, “I owe everything to this woman. (and to you, Luke),” referring to his lawyer, Luke Nikas.
Many fans expressed their support for the actor and congratulated him. “Good day Alec. You always have our support. You two are so blessed with a precious family,” one follower wrote. “So relieved for you but still amazed it’s made it this far,” another fan chimed in.
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Hilaria also took to her own Instagram account to share a photo of her sitting on Alec’s lap. In the caption, he left a red heart emoji.
“Oh my, what a relief, Hilaria,” commented one follower. “Wonderful news for your family and while we mourn the loss of the day – we can only move forward,” another fan added.
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