Judge dismisses case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' trial

The judge in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial dismissed the case after agreeing with the actor's lawyers that prosecutors hid evidence that may have been linked to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie “Rust” in 2021.

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[EatCampShootRide]

It was a very weak case. I don't believe him that he never pulled the trigger but there was a professional armorer that handed him a loaded gun on a movie set with live ammo brought in by her. This is 100% on her

[blksung]

This case against Baldwin should have never been brought to trial. Baldwin was not the P.A on set, neither was responsible for the props. Total waste of time.

[FrankBria]

This prosecutor blew it from the initial charges, when she tried to charge him with something that wasn't even a crime at the time it happened. Just rookie moves from the beginning. I wouldn't be surprised if there's an ethical inquiry at the New Mexico state bar association. And believe me, that special prosecutor didn't quit because she disagreed with the judge. She quit because she disagreed with the DA - who looks like she broke the law here.

[Liberty]

BREAKING:This was a prosecutor with a political agenda. Not everything is a crime and not everyone is a criminal

[lordrayden]

Man the prosecutor needs to be looked at by the state bar

Not just bringing the case….. but suppressing evidence / misconduct

[lockupeviltrump]

why aren't these corrupt prosecutors locked up? caught red-handed and let go.

[belonakidd]

I agree. On the set, the gun handed to him should have been not a loaded gun. End of the story.

[kdub]

Prosecutors are idiots. Unfortunately, only multi-millionaires have the resources to fight in court and expose the ineptitude . We, the rest, plead out.

[ednaakrish]

Why he would be charged to begin with?! He was handed a prop - not knowing it was not fake… NOT GUILTY!!!

[NewAgeNewLife]

What are the consequences for the prosecutor in this case?!?! How is it possible there is no disciplinary action for them?!?!

[yankeejade]

I've never understood why he was charged and not the armorer or the prop mfg. I can't believe there was such a mob hate against him. Was he negligent on the set with the gun yes, did he know that there was live rounds, absolutely not. We feel terrible for Halyna Hutchins (may her RiP) and her family/friends however this was an accident and the armorer didn't do her job and was completely negligent and the prop mfg was absolutely negligent of the highest means. Alec go and get some rest and find your inner peace. We will pray for Halyna's family of course as well.

[lindad]

I am so happy! This man is an actor. The armorer is the one responsible for the gun and what ammunition was in it, not Alec Baldwin! I’m so sorry that poor woman was killed and I feel so bad for her family!

[digitalxtremehg]

Insane he was even on trial for this. And I'm not even a fan of his.

[edwinodus]

Why in the world will a different case number be attached to evidence in this case

[paulontheroad]

Whoever made the decision to hide evidence should be disbarred, or at the very least sanctioned.

[shannonfbc]

The person who handed him a loaded gun belongs in prison not him it was supposed to be a friggin prop

[madisonvillavert]

How can it be justice when you are trying to prosecute a person that have no fault in this accident?

[mariagutierrez]

The prosecution should be arrested accountable for their actions .

[DNice..]

the prosecutor should be charged thats so sad

[johngregoire]

This case should’ve never been brought against Alex. It was an accident. He never meant to hurt anybody.