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Alec Baldwin’s Rust shooting case is officially over: Here’s what the judge concluded

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Alec Baldwin’s Rust shooting case is officially over: Here’s what the judge concluded

The case against Alec Baldwin in the shooting on Rust set is over nearly six months after a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charges against him.
The case against Alec Baldwin in the tragic shooting on the set of Rust is finally over. Nearly six months after a Santa Fe judge dismissed the involuntary criminal charges against him, the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced that the case is closed, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. (Also Read: Mother of Hayla Hutchins, cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin’s Rust, boycotts its world premiere)

Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey, on Monday, withdrew the state’s appeal that had been filed in November. If the appeal had moved forward, it would have challenged the decision made by the court to drop the charges against Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

In a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Baldwin’s lawyers, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, said, “Today’s decision to dismiss the appeal is the final vindication of what Alec Baldwin and his attorneys have said from the beginning – this was an unspeakable tragedy, but Alec Baldwin committed no crime.” They also added, “The rule of law remains intact in New Mexico.”

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the charges against Baldwin were dismissed with prejudice on July 12 after a court hearing. Earlier that day, the judge had reviewed some ammunition that Baldwin’s lawyers said had been withheld from them by police and prosecutors. A prosecutor resigned during the hearing, and another prosecutor testified as a witness.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that the case should be dismissed, saying the late discovery of evidence had “impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings.” She stated that the only right course of action was to dismiss the case.

A few weeks after the dismissal, Judge Sommer also criticized the prosecution for misconduct, saying they had “intentionally and deliberately withheld” key evidence. She also accused prosecutor Kari Morrissey of failing to meet legal obligations and giving “inconsistent” testimony about the evidence that was suppressed, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s “Christmas plans with the…” may be a fire. Jennifer Lopez.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s “Christmas plans with the…” may be a fire. Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck spent Thanksgiving together and plan to celebrate Christmas as a family.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have maintained a close friendship since finalizing their divorce in 2018, prioritizing their three children—Violet, Fin, and Samuel.

Over the years, the two have consistently maintained a strong co-parenting, living in the same Brentwood neighbourhood in Los Angeles to make it easier to share time with their kids. Recent developments suggest their bond has grown even stronger amid Affleck’s ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

The former couple’s close relationship was on display during Thanksgiving in 2024, when they spent the holiday together at Garner’s home. Prior to their family dinner, they were spotted volunteering at Midnight Mission, where they helped feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless individuals in the Los Angeles area.

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Garner ‘offered to spend Christmas’ with Affleck

A source revealed to People Magazine that Garner and Affleck also have “have Christmas plans with the kids, too”.

“Jen and Ben typically split their time with the kids over the holidays, but Jen offered to spend Christmas all together with Ben if he would like,” the insider shared.

“Christmas is one of Jen’s favorite holidays, and she would love for the family to be together as often as possible for these occasions. Jen and Ben have a really friendly co-parenting relationship, and she knows the kids had a wonderful time being together with both parents on Thanksgiving.”

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Affleck has reportedly leaned on Garner for support as he navigates his marital challenges with Lopez

Despite rumours, sources have clarified that their relationship remains purely platonic. “She is the mother of his kids and has been there for him through the worst and best times,” an insider told Entertainment Tonight. Another source noted that while Garner and Lopez had been on friendly terms and regularly communicated before the divorce filing in August 2024, they are no longer in touch. “At the end of the day, she just wants Ben to be happy,” the source added.

ALSO READ| Jennifer Lopez admits her divorce from Ben Affleck ‘happened for a reason’

“Ben has no interest in jumping into another relationship at the moment,” a source told Page Six. “Ben’s divorce from Jennifer hasn’t even been finalized, but even if it were, dating is just not where his head is at.”

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