Judge rules Alec Baldwin’s producer role not relevant in ‘Rust’ trial

Alec Baldwin appeared in court Monday for the first time just days before his criminal trial is set to begin where he faces an involuntary manslaughter charge over the fatal “Rust” shooting. The judge in the case ruled Baldwin’s role as a producer on the film could not be brought up to the jury. NBC’s Chloe Melas reports for TODAY.

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[holleyb]

Of course he doesn't shy away from talking about it. He's a narcissist.

[MultiPetercool]

I stand behind Alec Baldwin 100%. It’s too dangerous to stand in front of him! 😂

[WilliamAshleyOnline]

Unless he put the bullet in the gun how is there any actual intent here? If you are handling a prop thinking it is a prop and not real is that the actors responsibilty or is this a US firearms law where you are suppose to verify a firearm replica or imitation even if you are under the belief it is not loaded. Again wouldn't this be the armorers responsbility, not the actor with the prop or is there a legal requriement of actors to inspect props? Curious? This line "By extension, you cannot be convicted of negligently discharging a firearm if you genuinely believed the firearm was unloaded. This is because, if you thought it was unloaded, you could not have formed the intent to fire it."

[Soyouareseparated]

I hope the other girl that got charged sues him for rushing her when she comes out

[isadormoti]

Legal action against Baldwin's production company will require a separate lawsuit.

[kartiersupremewhite]

Extremely interesting and informative... 18 Months if Convicted!!! 😂

[metgath]

You didn't say that the defense wants to introduce the OSHA report and if that happens then the producer role becomes relevant and comes back in.

[rhineyy]

He's still culpable as an actor. Actors, and anyone handling a firearm, should also bear responsibility for knowing whether live rounds may potentially be present.

[garygriffin]

Looks like he brought his baby factory with him 😮

[hl]

Playing make belive doesn't excuse you from murder. It was all so pointless.

[viviorko]

They have various roles for liability reasons. A producer is not responsible for armorer negligence.

[redwhiteblue]

FJB, FJB, FJB, FJB, FAB, FAB, FAB

[LuciFeric]

Charles Nelson Reilly has really hit the wall...

[chocolmilk]

After the shooting, the RUST filming moved to Montana, a safety person was assigned to make sure Baldwin didn’t do anything unsafe on set. He STILL did unsafe things with guns on set!! Too bad the judge denied prosecutions request to have that witness testify. Alec is reckless with real guns.

[Kryssyskingdom]

That is not totally what she ruled...if defense brings in the Osha Report then they open the door for prosecution as him being a producer...Try to pay attention... Perhaps put your bias down and pick up the facts that somebody died here....Her name was Haylsna....And perhaps you could respect that and the full details...

[babinski]

The family should be compensated and really the family would’ve been smart to just ask him pay out some lawsuit money and call it a day because how can he be responsible for that? Unfortunately somebody lost their lives but money will compensate for the family children it always does. It’s never gonna bring the person back, but it will bring some comfort.

[NoSuRReNDeR]

not guilty... dont get mad. I TOO think he should be charged for something - HE opted to run a BUDGETED shoot like a no budget no rules indie And even then NOT remOTELY SAFELY.... but anY actor could have been the one pulling the trigger of a gun the clearly thought was clean.... He is walking and everyones gonna cry privelage.. I have shot 3 westerns and worked with 3 armorers... to be clear its NOT his job to triple check the gun HOWEVER its a good practice. My armorers NEVER let their eyeballs drift from guns or focus on safety come second EVER. I dont like him either THAT cant be a factor.

[ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

The Perfect murder is one that you can sell as an accident. Halyna Hutchins made Alec feel small and was just better at movie making, she corrected him every day and called out his lack of ability, and everyone on the set knew that he hated her and the way her and Joel mocked him. Remember this comment because years from now he will do this again, he has a taste for it and likes it and can get away with it.

[libirdinowski]

Ironically, he said Trump said be in Jail 😂😂😂

[d.b.]

How is that not relevant? No way he's getting convicted now.