Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

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Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
More than a year after the accident that claimed the life of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, the prosecutor in charge of the case has issued her decision and charges actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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The incident had occurred on October 21, 2021 while the actor was rehearsing a scene with a gun during filming on the site of Bonanza Creek Ranch located in New Mexico.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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Since the incident, Baldwin claimed not to be responsible for the death of Hutchins. Instead, he accused Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the person in charge of the weapons and ammunition on the set at the time, of being solely responsible for the tragedy.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is also accused of manslaughter in the same case. David Halls, Rust's assistant director, has decided to plead guilty to negligent use of a deadly weapon.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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In her statement, prosecutor Mary Carmack-Altwies explains, "After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the State of New Mexico..."

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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"...I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the Rust film crew."

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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She adds, "On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice."

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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In October, Halyna Hutchins' husband reached a settlement in his wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and the producers of Rust.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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At the same time, Baldwin announced the resumption of filming of Rust for January 2023.

  Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin formally charged for the death of Halyna Hutchins
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For now, Alec Baldwin remains free pending trial.

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