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All Criminal Charges Against Alec Baldwin for ‘Rust’ Shooting Dropped by Prosecutors

Prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against Hollywood star Alec Baldwin in the fatal on-set “Rust” shooting. Baldwin, 65, had been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, in October 2021. Baldwin’s lawyer Luke Nikas celebrated the news in a statement. “We are…

Alec Baldwin Slams Halyna Hutchins’ Family as ‘Misguided,’ Demands Lawsuit Dismissed

While trying to get the lawsuit against him thrown out of court, Alec Baldwin has slammed the family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who the embattled Hollywood star shot dead on the set of his movie "Rust." According to Baldwin, Hutchins’ family is "misguided" in their belief that he is…

Judge Issues First Punishment as Alec Baldwin Banned from Drinking Alcohol and Using Firearms

The judge in Alec Baldwin's fatal shooting case has issued the first official punishment by banning the embattled Hollywood star from consuming alcohol and using firearms. The ruling came after Baldwin pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. He now faces up to 18 months…

DA Drops Firearms Charge against Alec Baldwin, Actor No Longer Facing 5 Years in Prison

Embattled Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has scored a huge win after prosecutors dropped a firearms charge against him in connection to the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prosecutors dropped the firearms enhancement charge originally brought against Baldwin. The move means that Baldwin is no longer facing mandatory five…

Alec Baldwin Doomed as Prosecutors Release Witness List for Hollywood Star’s Trial

Alec Baldwin appears doomed after prosecutors released the witness list for his trial, showing a long list of people ready to testify against the embattled Hollywood star. The Santa Fe District Attorney is calling several members of the "Rust" crew to testify at Baldwin's upcoming trial. Baldwin is facing two…

Charging Document Dooms Alec Baldwin: ‘Displayed Very Inconsistent Accounts, Extremely Reckless Acts’

Embattled Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has officially been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust,” officials announced today. In announcing the charges, prosecutors also released the charging document which spells doom for Baldwin. The statement of probable cause supporting criminal…

Alec Baldwin’s Public Statements Provoked Criminal Charges, ‘Made His Problem Infinitely Worse,’ Legal Experts Say

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin’s public statements on the fatal "Rust" shooting and his insistence on playing the victim led to his criminal charges, according to multiple legal experts. Several top attorneys have weighed in on the case and revealed that Baldwin's comments likely provoked prosecutors to charge him with involuntary…

Alec Baldwin Responds after Being Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter: ‘A Terrible Miscarriage of Justice’

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has issued a statement through his lawyer after being charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter today. Each manslaughter count is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. Baldwin is being charged over the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who…

Prosecutors to Charge Alec Baldwin with Involuntary Manslaughter for Shooting & Killing ‘Rust’ Cinematographer

Prosecutors plan to charge Hollywood star Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of his movie “Rust." Baldwin shot and killed Halyna Hutchins on the movie's New Mexico set in 2021. The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is also expected to be…

Alec Baldwin Makes Desperate Move before Criminal Charges, Files Lawsuit against ‘Rust’ Crew Members

Embattled Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has made a desperate move as he faces possible criminal charges for the fatal shooting on the set of his movie "Rust." As he awaits word from prosecutors on whether he will face criminal charges, Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against several of the movie's…