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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.”
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 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.
Alec Baldwin’s legal ordeal concerning the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” has officially concluded. In July 2024, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin with prejudice, citing prosecutorial misconduct, including the withholding of critical evidence from the defense.
Subsequently, in December 2024, New Mexico prosecutors withdrew their appeal to reinstate the charges, effectively ending the case.
This dismissal means Baldwin will not face trial or potential sentencing related to this incident. The case’s conclusion has been met with mixed reactions, reflecting the complex nature of the events surrounding the “Rust” production.
For a detailed overview of the case’s conclusion, you can watch the following video:
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.
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.
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.
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