Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial set for July
Alec Baldwin’s Trial Date Set for Involuntary Manslaughter Charge
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
5:57 PM – Monday, February 26, 2024
A trial date has been scheduled for actor Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge, stemming from the tragic shooting incident on the set of the Western-themed film Rust in 2021.
The First Judicial District Court of New Mexico has set the trial to begin in July for Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charge related to the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set in October 2021.
The trial is scheduled to run from July 10th to July 19th, with jury selection starting on July 9th.
However, Baldwin’s lawyers had initially requested for the trial to begin a month earlier, on June 13th, emphasizing Baldwin’s eagerness to have the case heard as soon as possible.
“Mr. Baldwin has been dealing with this for several years,” Spiro stated at the hearing. “We’re asking for a speedy trial.”
Prosecutor Kari Morrissey explained to the court that she would be occupied in June with a separate trial, and asked for a date in July or August.
After prosecutors dropped the initial manslaughter charges in April of last year, Baldwin was indicted by a grand jury on January 19th on an involuntary manslaughter allegation.
Hutchins, 42, was tragically shot and killed by Baldwin, 65, on the Western set of Rust in New Mexico on October 21st, 2021. The firearm reportedly went off as the actor was “rehearsing a cross-draw,” resulting in Hutchins’ death and injuries to director and cinematographer Joel Souza.
On January 31st, Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer of the movie, entered a not guilty plea to the involuntary manslaughter charge.
Baldwin had claimed that he “pulled back the hammer, but not the trigger” when the gun discharged. However, subsequent analysis revealed that “the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver.”
In addition, Baldwin has consistently denied pulling the trigger and alleged that he was informed the gun was “cold” before the rehearsal began.
Two additional individuals, armorer Hannah Gutierrez and first assistant director David Halls, were fined for their involvement in the on-set shooting.
If found guilty, Baldwin could face up to 18 months in prison.
While awaiting trial, Baldwin is subject to restrictions on carrying a weapon, consuming alcohol, and traveling abroad. He is also prohibited from interacting with witnesses regarding the movie Rust or appearing in any related documentary films.
The movie’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is currently on trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico, facing accusations of evidence tampering and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors claim that Hutchins’ death was a result of Gutierrez-Reed’s disregard for safety procedures and her unprofessional conduct on set.
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Why did Alec Baldwin’s lawyers request for the trial to begin a month earlier than the scheduled date?
Alec Baldwin’s Trial Date Set for Involuntary Manslaughter Charge
A trial date has been scheduled for actor Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the tragic shooting incident on the set of the Western-themed film Rust in 2021.
The First Judicial District Court of New Mexico has set the trial to begin in July for Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charge related to the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set in October 2021.
The trial is scheduled to run from July 10th to July 19th, with jury selection starting on July 9th.
However, Baldwin’s lawyers had initially requested for the trial to begin a month earlier, on June 13th, emphasizing Baldwin’s eagerness to have the case heard as soon as possible.
“Mr. Baldwin has been dealing with this for several years,” Spiro stated at the hearing. “We’re asking for a speedy trial.”
Prosecutor Kari Morrissey explained to the court that she would be occupied in June with a separate trial and asked for a date in July or August.
After prosecutors dropped the initial manslaughter charges in April of last year, Baldwin was indicted by a grand jury on January 19th on an involuntary manslaughter allegation.
Hutchins, 42, was tragically shot and killed by Baldwin, 65, on the Western set of Rust in New Mexico on October 21st, 2021. The firearm reportedly went off as the actor was “rehearsing a cross-draw,” resulting in Hutchins’ death and injuries to director and cinematographer Joel Souza.
On January 31st, Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer of the movie, entered a not guilty plea to the involuntary manslaughter charge.
Baldwin had claimed that he “pulled back the hammer, but not the trigger” when the gun discharged. However, subsequent analysis revealed that “the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver.”
In addition, Baldwin has consistently denied pulling the trigger and alleged that he was informed the gun was “cold” before the rehearsal began.
Two additional individuals, armorer Hannah Gutierrez and first assistant director David Halls, were fined for their involvement in the on-set shooting.
If found guilty, Baldwin could face up to 18 months in prison.
While awaiting trial, Baldwin is subject to restrictions on carrying a weapon, consuming alcohol, and traveling abroad. He is also prohibited from interacting with witnesses regarding the movie Rust or appearing in any related documentary films.
The movie’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is currently on trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico, facing accusations of evidence tampering and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors claim that Hutchins’ death was a result of Gutierrez-Reed’s disregard for safety procedures and her unprofessional conduct on set.
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