This is unexpected. Alec Baldwin’s lawyers claim the criminal charges against the actor over the fatal shooting on the Rust movie set have been dropped:
Baldwin, 65, was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the Oct. 21, 2021 shooting of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the Western movie, after a prop pistol he was using for a scene unexpectedly fired a real bullet.He pleaded not guilty to the charges, brought by the Santa Fe district attorney.In a statement to The Post, Baldwin’s lawyers 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.”“Rust” director Joel Souza was standing behind Hutchins viewing a camera angle as Baldwin rehearsed a scene in which he was to draw his revolver and point it at the camera when the tragic incident occurred.He was also wounded in the shooting, with the bullet striking his shoulder.
The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office has not responded to numerous outlets requesting a statement.
Baldwin went back to the Rust set today to resume shooting.
The preliminary hearing should have taken place on May 3.
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