According to rumours, actor Alec Baldwin may face charges of involuntary manslaughter for the murder of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set.
The case will also be brought against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was in charge of the set’s weaponry, while assistant director David Halls has entered a plea deal for the allegation of careless use of a deadly weapon.
Hutchins perished after a pretend gun held by Baldwin went off during the movie’s pre-production in October 2021. In the event at the Bonanza Creek Ranch set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, director Joel Souza also sustained injuries.
The judgement “distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and constitutes a horrific miscarriage of justice,” Baldwin’s attorney stated upon the revelation of the criminal charges, adding, “We will fight these allegations, and we will win.”
The charges have been welcomed by Hutchins’ family, who expressed their hope that the legal system will “hold accountable those who break the law.”
The announcement was made by Santa Fe’s district attorney, Mary Carmack-Altwies, who said in a statement that “no one is above the law” and that “justice belongs to all.”
