'Alec Baldwin's trial for manslaughter to commence in New Mexico'

Entertainment | July 8, 2024, 7:05 a.m.

Actor Alec Baldwin is set to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter nearly three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico. Baldwin was rehearsing with a prop gun when it went off, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Despite Baldwin's claims that he did not pull the trigger, FBI testing revealed otherwise. The case has faced numerous twists and turns, including the dismissal and subsequent re-filing of charges, and the resignation of key prosecutors. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and is serving jail time. As Baldwin's trial begins, the assistant director, Dave Halls, is expected to testify. Prosecutors allege that Baldwin provided inconsistent statements about the incident. The trial, expected to last two weeks, will determine Baldwin's legal culpability in this tragic event.