The criminal case against Alec Baldwin, stemming from the tragic shooting on the set of "Rust" nearly three years ago, centered on the mishandling of bullets. Evidence discovered by Baldwin's attorneys suggested live rounds were mixed in with blanks and dummy rounds, leading to the fatal incident. The trial abruptly ended when a judge ruled prosecutors had failed to disclose critical evidence. The question of how live rounds ended up on set may never be definitively answered, as the trial's dismissal halted further investigation. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and may have been responsible for the live ammunition. Civil lawsuits against Baldwin and "Rust" producers are pending, offering potential for further insight into the tragic event. Despite the trial's end, the pursuit of justice and accountability continues through civil litigation efforts.