Defense attorneys in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial filed a motion claiming that law enforcement concealed live ammunition evidence related to the deadly on-set "Rust" shooting investigation. The state argued that the evidence has no exculpatory value for Baldwin's case, resulting in a heated courtroom battle. The defense accused law enforcement of burying critical evidence and not disclosing it, leading to concerns about the handling of the case. Testimony from key witnesses, including the lead detective and the film's firearms supplier, shed light on the mishandling of the ammunition. Prosecutors emphasized that Baldwin had not been charged with bringing live rounds or loading them into the gun, pointing to the conviction of the "Rust" armorer. The defense argued that the evidence provided by a "good Samaritan" was crucial and should have been disclosed, sparking a legal showdown over the integrity of the investigation and the pursuit of truth in the case.