Alec Baldwin to Face Trial for "Rust" Shooting: Involuntary Manslaughter Case Set for July
February 26, 2024
Actor Alec Baldwin is set to face trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of 'Rust.'
The trial is scheduled to begin on July 10, with Baldwin having entered a plea of not guilty.
The incident involved a live round discharged from a prop gun, leading to Hutchins' death and also injuring the director.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's weapons supervisor, is similarly charged over negligence in firearms safety.
Safety practices in the film industry are under scrutiny due to the trial, potentially influencing the case against Gutierrez-Reed.
Charges against Baldwin were reinstated after the emergence of new evidence indicating the gun might have been tampered with.
Baldwin has been released with conditions that restrict firearm possession, alcohol consumption, international travel, and contact with witnesses.
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The Guardian • Feb 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin’s trial on involuntary manslaughter charge to begin in July
Reuters • Feb 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial set for July
Reuters • Feb 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial set for July
ABC News • Feb 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial in 'Rust' shooting scheduled for July