Sources close to the investigation into the fatal shooting on a movie set say all criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin will soon be dropped.
The development was first reported by Deadline.
Baldwin had been charged with involuntary manslaughter after the October 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust,” a film he starred in and produced. Baldwin fired live with a gun during the rehearsal of a scene and shot both the cinematographer and the director. 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died while the director suffered only superficial injuries.
Baldwin’s lawyers confirmed the report in a statement to Deadline.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” said Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro.
In his first interview after the shooting in December 2021, Baldwin claimed he never pulled the trigger of the gun.
“The trigger was not pulled. I did not pull the trigger. I would never point a gun at somebody and pull the trigger, never,” Baldwin said at the time.
The actor settled a wrongful-death civil suit by the cinematographer’s family in October 2022. The film’s set wardrobe also faces charges, but they could be dismissed as well. Both she and Baldwin had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Baldwin has earned the ire of many on the right after using his social media platform to champion left-wing causes and attack conservatives. He also parodied former President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” for the duration of the Trump administration.
Here’s more on the Baldwin shooting:
How did Alec Baldwin use the DEADLY Prop gun with the live bullet? | The news and why it matters | Ep 890www.youtube.com
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