Prosecutors To Charge Alec Baldwin With Involuntary Manslaughter Over ‘Rust’ Shooting

New Mexico prosecutors brought forth involuntary manslaughter allegations against Alec Baldwin. They are referring to the fatal shooting of a crewmember on the set of “Rust” 2021

Baldwin was charged with two counts alongside the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was also given two involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin is alleged to have shot Hutchins at Bonanza Creek Ranch while he was practicing a scene.

“Rust” Joel Souza, the director, was also injured during filming. However no charges were filed against him.

“We want to thank the Santa Fe Sheriff and the District Attorney for concluding their thorough investigation and determining that charges for involuntary manslaughter are warranted for the killing of Halyna Hutchins with conscious disregard for human life,” As follows: A statement for the Hutchins Family by attorney Brian J. Panish. reported Fox News. “Our independent investigation also supports charges are warranted. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law. We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution, and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law.”

If Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed are convicted of involuntary manslaughter — one type of which prosecutors say connotes negligence, as The Washington Post reported — they could face up to 18 months of jail time and a fine of $5,000. The second type of manslaughter offense “requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved in a death” Adds a penalty to the offense “firearm enhancement,” The mandatory minimum sentence is five years in prison.

Prosecutors brought charges against the accused 15 months after the shooting that took place on Oct. 21, 2021. According to The New York Times, the state was waiting for a final report from the local sheriff’s office, which was completed last October.

“In the aftermath of the shooting, the authorities found five additional live rounds on the set, including on top of the cart where props were kept and in a belt that Mr. Baldwin was wearing as a costume piece,” According to the Times, “But the investigation by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office did not answer a key question of the case: how live ammunition ended up on a movie set.”

In November, Baldwin filed The film production team was sued for giving him a loaded gun. According to reports, several members of the film production team were involved in this incident. walked off They complained about inadequacies in safety practices and were questioned by the police before the shooting.

Tristan Justice, The Federalist’s western correspondent, is Tristan Justice. He has also contributed to The Washington Examiner, and The Daily Signal. His work has been featured in Real Clear Politics as well as Fox News. Tristan is a graduate of George Washington University. He majored and minored both in journalism and political science. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected].