Alec Baldwin Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in ‘Rust’ Shooting
Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, as prosecutors once again seek to hold the actor accountable for the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. https://t.co/woVydO0jVA
- Variety (@Variety) January 19, 2024
Alec Baldwin is headed to trial over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed in 2021 after the actor's prop gun fired a live round of ammunition on the "Rust" film set.
The decision to indict Baldwin was announced Friday after a New Mexico grand jury heard evidence presented by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis. He was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter.
"We look forward to our day in court," said Baldwin's attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, of Quinn Emanuel.
If convicted, Baldwin could face up to 18 months in prison. A trial date has not been set.
"We are looking forward to the criminal trial which will determine if he should be convicted for the untimely death of Halyna," Gloria Allred, the lawyer for Hutchins' family said in a statement Friday.
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