Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter charges dropped after Rust shooting, attorney claims – Socialite Life

Alec Baldwin has been cleared of both involuntary manslaughter charges after accidentally shooting and killing Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in a tragic on-set incident that occurred in October 2021.

Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alec Spiro, confirmed the charges had officially been dropped in a statement shared on Thursday, April 20.

“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,” the legal team said following the announcement.

The It’s Complicated actor had previously been charged alongside the Western flick’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

“The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the Rust film set,” special prosecutor Andrea Reeb said earlier this year. “In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don’t take our state’s commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously.”

It is unclear if charges against Gutierrez-Reed will also be dropped or if the trial will continue as planned.

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