Judge dismisses case against Alec Baldwin

The ruling said prosecutors withheld key evidence from the defense.

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[sheilabundren]

This trial was a shame from the beginning. Prosecutor wanted to get Baldwin no matter what.

[ricklong]

This poor man did not deserve this ...

[nanda]

If the prosecutor hid evidence she should be charged and lose her law license.

[anikajoy]

So sad she lost her life but Alec is not responsible....

[joliedubinski]

Thank god. Morrissey should be ashamed of herself

[johnscherer]

Hopefully, the end of a tragic case for all involved.

[gordonw]

I don't think he killed that girl on purpose ! He is not in control of the fire arms on set ! Whoever is in charge of loading, storing and insuring the fire arms are safe is absolutely guilty of at very least manslaughter ! There should never be a "LIVE" round on a movie set "EVER" !!!

[niccccckooo]

This is what happens when you try to make a name for yourself instead of doing your job.

[joecieslinski]

Alec you should get thy Academy award!!!!

[patrickreeves]

Three year investigation and the prosecution screws up after conviction of girl who didn’t pull te trigger. Right

[coolcondo]

so cause hes famous he gets a pass while the other person gets jail time?…

[colaboytje]

How? He is the producer (so in charge of safety on set), and he shot the loaded gun. How is he not accountable?
His behaviour when police arrived, his testimony during the first interview where he shows no emotions at all, and during a break he called his family to come over and have a holliday with him and his wife refusing to come as she had to tell them that it was not the time for such things.
Then decides to start shooting the movie again.
Nothing makes any sense. This is not justice.

[hectornegron]

The kind of judge needed in Karen Read's case. Tough but fair as opposed to Auntie Bev, totally biased against the defendant Karen Read.

[josephbutler]

He got off because he's a hollywood swamp dweller

[lightlantern]

Look Into The Armourer’s Father & You’ll See Why This Happened!!

[bagatti]

Hillary. His wife's name is Hillary. She's not from Spain, she isn't fluent in Spanish and jts all a charade.

[miked]

When will Rust be released? I really want to see the movie.

[hectorzuleta]

I'm so tired of this guy and now crying this is a joke.!!!

[hectornegron]

Trumpers were celebrating Alec going to jail before the investigation even began.
These days they're fuming.

[jaredboballen]

Sure wish I had enough money to be presumed innocent until proven guilty... Or maybe just get a chinese judge who would let me off a murder charge cuz I was rich...
Either way. Fine with me.