Exactly one year to the day from Alec Baldwin's first charge of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor finds himself once again facing legal ramifications.
The anticipated development transpired when a New Mexico Grand Jury issued a fresh indictment early Friday, as confirmed by Special Prosecutors handling the case. Baldwin, who consistently maintained that he did not discharge the 1880s prop gun responsible for Hutchins' death, could potentially be sentenced to up to 18 months in prison if found guilty.
In response to the latest turn of events, Baldwin's legal team from Quinn Emanuel, comprising Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, expressed their readiness for the upcoming court proceedings, saying, "We look forward to our day in court." Special Prosecutors Kerri Morrisey and Jason Lewis have yet to provide comments on this recent development in the Rust case.
Baldwin's steadfast denial of pulling the trigger on the fatal gun that claimed Hutchins' life and injured Rust director Joel Souza has been consistent. Despite the criminal charges against him in connection with Hutchins' death being dropped in April, the specter of renewed charges lingered, as prosecutors had not ruled out the possibility of refiling manslaughter or other claims pending the emergence of additional evidence.
Filed Under: alec baldwin, rust, halyna hutchins
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