Prosecutor backs off attempt to reinstate charges against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
The special prosecutor in the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the deadly shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" has withdrawn an attempt to reinstate charges, a New Mexico district attorney said Monday.
The special prosecutor in the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the deadly shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" has withdrawn an attempt to reinstate charges, a New Mexico district attorney said Monday.
In a statement, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said the special prosecutor, Kari Morrissey, withdrew the state's notice of appeal, which would have sought to reinstate charges against Baldwin that had been dismissed by a lower court.
In the summer, a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin, who was holding a prop gun on the set near Santa Fe in October 2021 when it discharged. Baldwin has said he thought it contained blank rounds.
The gunfire killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. The movie's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Hutchins’ death.
Baldwin pleaded not guilty in his involuntary manslaughter case, steadfastly saying that he was innocent and that he did not pull the trigger. A spokesperson for Baldwin did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night.
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