Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial: Key Decision on Trigger Pulling Could Determine Outcome

Entertainment | July 9, 2024, 8:35 a.m.

Alec Baldwin is heading to trial for involuntary manslaughter after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust." Prosecutors allege that Baldwin pointed a gun at Hutchins, resulting in her tragic death, and made reckless choices on set. Baldwin denies responsibility, claiming he never pulled the trigger and that the gun malfunctioned. The trial, set to last 10 days, will be live-streamed, with potential evidence restrictions favoring Baldwin. While Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted, his team shifts blame to armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, currently appealing her own conviction. With conflicting accounts and allegations of unsafe gun handling on set, this high-profile trial will determine the accountability for Hutchins' death and shed light on the safety practices in Hollywood.