Alec Baldwin Indicted on Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in ‘Rust’ Shooting


Alec Baldwin has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the film "Rust." The grand jury in New Mexico revived the case against him, leading to a new prosecution team presenting the case and securing the indictment. The charges stem from a shooting incident on October 21, 2021, where a gun Baldwin was rehearsing with went off, killing the cinematographer and wounding the director. The actor has maintained that he was not responsible for the incident, claiming he was told the gun did not contain live rounds. The armorer on the set also faces an involuntary manslaughter charge, and the legal question revolves around whether Baldwin acted with "willful disregard" for safety. The possibility of a new indictment has loomed over Baldwin, who has faced financial pressures and continued to assert his innocence. The case has seen various legal developments and challenges, with the actor's defense calling the revived prosecution "misguided." The investigation into how live rounds ended up on the film set is ongoing.



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