Alec Baldwin loses last-ditch bid to dismiss Rust manslaughter case

The judge rejects the actor's latest challenge, meaning the trial will begin on 9 July.

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The move comes two weeks before the actor is set to stand trial in New Mexico for the 2021 shooting that left the cinematographer dead.

New Mexico District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied 66-year-old Mr Baldwin's bid to have the charge dismissed, saying it must be resolved at trial.

The proceedings are due to begin on 9 July with jury selection.

The Emmy award-winning actor was holding a prop gun that fired during a scene rehearsal on set in Bonanza City, New Mexico, on 21 October 2021 killing Ms Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.

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