Alec Baldwin

Lawyer who defended Harvey Weinstein says Baldwin was only charged because he's a celebrity. The actor is charged with two counts of involuntary ...

"In my opinion, this increases the likelihood he will go to trial and fight for a not-guilty verdict rather than admitting culpability through a plea agreement. "They have a very strong defense case, jurors like celebrities, and even if Baldwin is convicted, he is facing a maximum of only 18 months in prison." "Generally speaking, when a possible defendant is under investigation, public statements about that investigation only serve to raise potential bias against the defendant," Fiset, who is also not involved, explained to Fox News Digital. For the DA's office to make statements lambasting the defense and the defense attorneys is pretty unusual and disturbing." "It's an active investigation in terms of a woman died, she was my friend," he said of Halyna at the time. [Baldwin made multiple statements](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-ski-town-speaks-out-rust-movie-set-shooting) to the public after the shooting. "It is stunning that a prosecutor would say this as they usually say they have no comment on a pending case," John Fishwick, former United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia, told Fox News Digital. "As a matter of protocol, you don’t make the announcement in advance," former U.S. "If they are successful, the judge will dismiss the charges entirely," Farkas, who is also not involved in the case, added. [Baldwin in the legal process](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwins-fatal-rust-shooting-options-left-actor-amid-possible-jail-time-new-lawsuit) is the preliminary hearing. "There is such a significant question of law in this case as to whether Mr. "The case itself is insane from start to finish.

Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western ...

A judge on Thursday set conditions of release that allow Baldwin to have limited contact with potential witnesses in connection with plans to complete the filming of “Rust.” “Defendant is permitted to have contact with potential witnesses only … Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie and waived his first formal court appearance, in court documents filed Thursday.

Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter related to the accidental fatal shooting of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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The actor has denied any responsibility for the accidental killing of Hutchins. Last month, the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was also charged, with her ...

We are saying here in New Mexico, that everyone is equal under the law." "The evidence and the facts speak for themselves." "That is what is so important. [will resume production](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41544858/rust-movie-alec-baldwin-resumes-production/) this spring (via [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/rust-montana-resume-filming-alec-baldwin-1235531959/)), which comes after a settlement with Hutchins's family, including a producer credit for the late cinematographer. [Alec Baldwin](https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a41373106/alec-baldwin-seventh-child-hilaria/) has pleaded not guilty to [charges of involuntary manslaughter](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42572053/alec-baldwin-charged-involuntary-manslaughter/) in the Rust shooting case. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alec-baldwin-formally-charged-involuntary-manslaughter-rust-shooting-rcna68231/) at the time.

Alec Baldwin plead not guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, and there are some restrictions on him as it plays out.

[prepares to finally resume](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/as-alec-baldwins-rust-manslaughter-case-looms-the-western-has-made-a-big-production-change) production. [tragic shooting that occurred](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/father-of-rust-cinematographer-halyna-hutchins-speaks-out-after-alec-baldwin-shooting-on-set) on the set of the upcoming Western Rust. Throughout the last year and change, she's also maintained her innocence, and instead put blame on the gun supplier who she believes included a live round in her box of dummies. After working in administrative theater for a year in New York, he started as the Weekend Editor at CinemaBlend. Despite the ongoing drama, Rust is expected to begin filming shortly. The Beetlejuice actor has maintained his innocence, although there are also fingers being pointed at him thanks to his role as producer on the film. Baldwin plead not guilty to the involuntary manslaughter charge, but the stakes certainly feel high. And according to a report by [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/23/alec-baldwin-pleads-not-guilty-in-rust-shooting-case/), there are some stipulations that the 30 Rock actor has to adhere to for the time being. And while Baldwin [got good news in court](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/alec-baldwin-has-gotten-some-good-news-regarding-rust-manslaughter-case) that could keep him away from a lengthy prison stay, he’s not out of the clear yet. The 64 year-old actor has given a few televised interviews about the Rust tragedy, but has otherwise been keeping relatively quiet. The incident has brought scrutiny not only to that movie’s set, but to the safety measurements and [use of prop guns across the industry](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/following-rust-tragedy-dwayne-johnson-pledges-to-end-the-use-of-real-guns-on-set). Both he and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were recently charged with involuntary manslaughter, as the movie

Actor Alec Baldwin has waived his first court appearance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

The hearing is what New Mexico courts refer to as a "first appearance." Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun—or anywhere on the movie set. [comedy series 30 Rock](https://www.newsweek.com/30-rock-blackface-which-episodes-removed-jon-hamm-jane-krakowski-nbc-1512698), as well as movies like The Departed and It's Complicated. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies cited Baldwin's role as producer on Rust in her decision to charge. The Santa Fe's District Attorney's Office accused Baldwin of "many instances of extremely reckless acts." These include prohibiting the actor from handling firearms and drinking alcohol, per No plea is slated to be entered, and the hearing is scheduled to last only 15 minutes. According to the documents, the only interaction Baldwin is allowed to have with potential witnesses is "in connection with completing the Rust movie," and other promotional activities. It killed her and wounded the director, Joel Souza. Baldwin is also "prohibited from discussing the shooting and any possible testimony with any potential witnesses." [charged with involuntary manslaughter](https://www.newsweek.com/alec-baldwins-case-comes-down-two-key-questions-state-attorney-1775546) for a shooting on set of the movie Rust.

Alec Baldwin waived what would have been his first court appearance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set of ...

In Gutierrez-Reed's charging document, Shilling claimed that the armorer's "deviation from known standards, practice and protocol directly caused the fatal death of Hutchins." "Live ammunition is -- and always was -- prohibited on set." The accident occurred in October 2021, but the current version of the law did not take effect until May 2022, the attorneys said. During Gutierrez-Reed's virtual hearing on Friday, her attorney requested that she be allowed to possess a firearm in her home for her personal safety. Both pleaded not guilty to their charges in their waivers. The plea agreement is pending a judge's approval, prosecutors have said.

Involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5000 fine.

A judge on Thursday set conditions of release that allow Baldwin to have limited contact with potential witnesses in connection with plans to complete the filming of “Rust.” “Defendant is permitted to have contact with potential witnesses only ... A related documentary is planned that would detail the completion of the film and the life of Hutchins. Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas said when the charges were announced that they were “a terrible miscarriage of justice.” He said Baldwin relied on the professionals with whom he worked and “had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun.” — Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie and waived his first formal court appearance, in court documents filed Thursday. Involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine