Alec Baldwin may face additional charges in Rust shooting due to trigger report.
Alec Baldwin Could Face New Charges Over Accidental Shooting on Movie Set
A shocking new report suggests that Alec Baldwin may potentially face additional charges in connection with the tragic accidental shooting that took place during the filming of a movie in 2021. The report reveals that the gun involved in the incident had either been pulled or depressed, leading to the firing.
The investigation thoroughly examined the revolver used on the film set and analyzed the markings left on a cartridge. According to the report, the firing of the gun was a result of “the hammer being manually retracted to its fully rearward and cocked position,” followed by “the pull or rearward depression of the trigger.”
“Although Alec Baldwin repeatedly denies pulling the trigger, given the tests, findings, and observations reported here, the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver,”
The report, led by Lucien Haag of Forensic Science Services in Arizona, raises serious questions about the incident. Kari Morrissey, the special prosecutor handling the case, has stated that a formal announcement regarding the possibility of refiling charges against Baldwin is pending. However, no specific timeline for the announcement has been provided.
Background on the Case
In April, two counts of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin were dropped in relation to the tragic killing of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who lost her life on the movie set. Baldwin was holding the prop gun, pointed at Hutchins, when it unexpectedly discharged, also injuring the film’s director, Joel Souza.
Last week, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the weapons supervisor of the film, pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering. Prosecutors allege that Gutierrez Reed acted recklessly by improperly loading the gun and failing to ensure that all rounds were dummies. It has been suggested that her actions may have been influenced by being hungover on the day of the shooting.
Baldwin has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with the tragic incident.
Gutierrez Reed’s trial is scheduled to take place during the second week of December. If found guilty on both counts, she could face up to three years in prison.
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