American judge rejects Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss charges of involuntary manslaughter
American judge rejects Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the tragedy on the set of the film «Rust» in 2021, when Ukrainian-born cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. The court hearing is scheduled for July.
Baldwin insists that he did not pull the trigger
Baldwin insists that he did not pull the trigger, but only released the hammer of the gun, and was unaware that the weapon was loaded with live ammunition. In April, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who worked on set, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, but last week she appealed the verdict.
New Mexico Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected their arguments
In January, a grand jury brought new charges of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin after new evidence emerged, but the actor did not admit guilt. Similar charges had been dismissed before. Baldwin’s lawyers tried to dismiss the case, accusing prosecutors of misconduct. However, New Mexico Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected their arguments of bias in the grand jury process. Baldwin and his defense team are preparing for the trial.
