Alec Baldwin

'On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice.'

“Rust” was beset by disputes from the start in early October 2021. An attorney for Gutierrez Reed has said the armourer did not put a live round in the gun that killed Hutchins, and believes she was the victim of sabotage. Witness interrogations, email threads, text conversations, inventories of ammunition and hundreds of photographs rounded out that collection of evidence. Hannah Gutierrez Reed, has been the subject of much of the scrutiny in the case, along with an independent ammunition supplier. In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don’t take our state’s commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously.” The terms include a suspended sentence and six months of probation.

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when he ...

"All of us believe Halyna's death was a terrible accident," Mr Hutchins said in a statement at the time. "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set," Mr Nikas said. The incident resulted in accusations of negligence and led to calls for better safety protocols on film sets. In a statement, a lawyer for Ms Hutchins' husband, Matthew, said he supported the filing of the charges. "He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter," the statement read.

Prosecutors made the announcement as work was set to resume on Rust, the film Baldwin was filming when cinematographer Halayna Hutchins died in a shooting ...

"I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna's final work." The deal included a call for production of Rust to [resume this month](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/rust-filming-to-resume-after-alec-baldwin-shooting-lawsuit-settled), with Hutchins' husband, Matthew Hutchins, added as an executive producer on the film. The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act — which would require prosecutors to establish that factors beyond simple negligence contributed to Hutchins' death. Under the basic involuntary manslaughter charge, prosecutors would need to show that underlying negligence played a role in the shooting death. Prosecutors say they want a jury to decide not only if the pair is guilty, but which type of involuntary manslaughter should apply to the events around Hutchins' death. The actor "relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds," Nikas said in a statement to NPR. Baldwin)," Matthew Hutchins said in a statement about the settlement. In October 2021, Baldwin was holding a Colt .45-caliber pistol that fired a live round, killing Hutchins. But she did not commit involuntary manslaughter." "If any one of these three people—Alec Baldwin, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed or David Halls—had done their job, Halyna Hutchins would be alive today," said Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor appointed by Carmack-Altwies. [last February](https://www.npr.org/2022/02/15/1080862149/alec-baldwin-halyna-hutchins-rust-lawsuit) against Baldwin and others involved in making the film, alleging that "reckless behavior and cost-cutting" contributed to the death of Hutchins at age 42.

Prosecutors have announced they will file criminal charges against Hollywood star and producer Alec Baldwin following the death of Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

Ms Carmack-Altwies and Ms Reeb will formally file charges before the end of January. This charge also includes the misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a firearm. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law. The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act, which requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved. The judge would then rule whether there is probable cause to move forward with a trial. These charges are the result of a very flawed investigation, and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts. But this is the first sign of any criminal reckoning. Lawyers for Alec Baldwin, armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Halyna Hutchins' family have all responded to the announcement that criminal charges will be filed over the fatal shooting. A lawyer for Gutierrez-Reed said: "Hannah is, and has always been, very emotional and sad about this tragic accident. In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don't take our state's commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously," Ms Reeb said. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. Director Joel Souza was also wounded in the incident on the Bonanza Creek Ranch set in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when he ...

"All of us believe Halyna's death was a terrible accident," Mr Hutchins said in a statement at the time. "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set," Mr Nikas said. In a statement, Ms Hutchins' husband, Matthew, said he supported the filing of the charges. "He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. "I don't know what happened on that set. "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter," the statement read.

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in 2021 after the fatal shooting.

Following the filing of charges, each defendant will be issued a summons with the charging information and will be required to make a first appearance at court shortly after – though this can be done virtually. This charge also includes the misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law. [Alec Baldwin](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/alec-baldwin/) will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/halyna-hutchins/) on the set of the film [Rust](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/rust/), the New Mexico District Attorney’s office has said. The first charge can be referred to as involuntary manslaughter and requires proof of underlying negligence. Both Baldwin and the film’s armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over Hutchins’ death on the film’s Santa Fe County set in October 2021. Assistant director David Halls has signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, the DA’s office has also confirmed.

Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after the tragic shooting on the set of Rust, in 2021.

[After a lengthy investigation](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-lawyer-vows-to-fight-after-actor-charged-over-rust-shooting-18133421/) into the incident, New Mexico District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies confirmed that charges will be filed. The original cast, which included Baldwin, Jensen Ackles and Frances Fisher, are expected to resume their roles. [Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). [Snapchat show Pop Cultur’d](https://story.snapchat.com/p/1bfe6c2d-403d-49dd-a535-903658badff8), the go-to place for all things pop culture. [everyone on set ‘know exactly who is to blame’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/alec-baldwin-everyone-on-rust-knows-who-to-blame-for-hutchins-death-17198467/). [Chloe Madeley’s baby daughter taken to hospital amid sepsis fears: ‘Wow, she has been unwell’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/chloe-madeleys-baby-daughter-taken-to-hospital-amid-sepsis-fears-18132334/?ico=more_text_links) [Lewis Capaldi stops Manchester concert as fight breaks out in crowd during Hold Me While You Wait](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/lewis-capaldi-stops-manchester-concert-as-fight-breaks-out-in-crowd-18131182/?ico=more_text_links) [ he did not know there was a live round in the gun](https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/22/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-woman-on-movie-set-after-firing-prop-gun-15466915/), which was being used as a prop for a scene. [Rust filming will resume this month](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/05/alec-baldwin-will-resume-rust-after-settlement-with-halyna-hutchins-family-17509386/) with Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, serving as executive producer. [Alec Baldwin](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alec-baldwin/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) is set to be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after the tragic shooting on the set of Rust, in 2021. [killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins](https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/22/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-woman-on-movie-set-after-firing-prop-gun-15466915/), 42, and injuring director Joel Souza.

Hutchins was shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin on October 21, 2021. Since then, the world has watched as a tormented Baldwin insisted it was an accident - but ...

'I take the gun out , as it clears - I turn and cock the gun and the gun goes off. Our life with our family is all I care about. The world is choked with fumes of hate. And I don't say that lightly.' She was right in front of me,' he said. What came out of that bullet that went through her shoulder?.... No matter what I suffer. I come back, they hand me the revolver - Hannah - they arm me. those clay based rounds look exactly like a bullet. 'We've done this for two weeks and we've done it the right way every day. Instead, their rooms were booked in Santa Fe, which is a 30 minute drive from Bonanza Creek Ranch, the location of the set. I put the gag in the shot.

Alec Baldwin will be prosecuted over the 2021 Rust movie shooting which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Following the filing of charges, each defendant will be issued a summons with the charging information and will be required to make a first appearance at court shortly after – though this can be done virtually. This charge also includes the misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law. Both Baldwin and the film’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Ms Hutchins on the film’s Santa Fe set.

Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being injured by a gunshot during setup for a scene at the ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe in 2021.

New Mexico’s Office of the Medical Investigator determined the shooting was an accident following the completion of an autopsy and a review of law enforcement reports. “Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set. “The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the Rust film set. The second charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act, which requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved in a death. This charge also includes the misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law. Assistant director David Halls has signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, the District Attorney’s office said.

Camera operator Sarah Jones' film career was cruelly cut short when she was killed on the set of the 2014 movie Midnight Rider. Her father Richard Jones ...

If you want to change the culture of an industry, start with its youth,” Mr Jones told The Independent. His foundation came up with the idea to call the first shot “The Jonesy”, as a reminder for crews to make sure they have taken all safety precautions before starting their filming day. Not an afterthought, but a part of it,” he said. Of course we won’t know if we’ve saved one life, and that’s OK,” he told The Independent. After Sarah’s death, people in the film industry approached Mr Jones and his family expressing concerns about workplace safety. I can only hope that this tragedy might help increase awareness of the problems and get some positive results from it,” he said. “Halyna’s husband and son have to walk their own path, they have to grieve in their own way,” he said. “It’s clear, as in the death of my daughter Sarah, there’s a chain of events that occurred. After initially pleading not guilty, Miller agreed to a plea deal in exchange for having charges dropped against his wife. “There seems to be a clear train of evidence of pure negligence taking place. “As wonderful entertainment as these TV shows and movies are, they can be made without killing people. If any one of those professionals had done their job properly, it would have prevented this tragedy.”

Prosecutors could face long odds convincing a jury that Alec Baldwin is criminally liable for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during ...

New Mexico's worker safety agency in April fined the film's production company $137,000 for what they described as "wilful" safety lapses. His attorney on Thursday called the decision to criminally charge the actor a "terrible miscarriage of justice." attorney John Anderson, who is not involved in the case. that it is not going to fire a projectile and kill someone.” Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor appointed in the "Rust" case, said in a statement Thursday that “the evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the ‘Rust’ film set." Criminal liability is a "stretch," unless prosecutors "can show it was absolutely reckless in terms of the level of safety on set," said defense lawyer and former New Mexico U.S.

Piers Morgan has said he feels 'sickened' by Alec Baldwin's 'PR tour' after the news of the actor being charged for involuntary manslaughter.

I just want to see the legal process play out and find out exactly – I think we will do now – exactly how responsible Alec Baldwin was, not just as an actor who didn’t check his own gun before firing it at somebody and pointing it at a woman’s head, but also as a co-producer of a set that appeared to be a total safety shambles.’ It’s all been about protecting the brand of Alec Baldwin. [Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after Halyna Hutchins died in Rust shooting](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-to-be-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-rust-shooting-18132643/?ico=more_text_links) No charges are set to be filed regarding the injury that director Souza sustained. I would feel pretty guilty, if I pointed a gun at someone and killed them, even if it was an accident. The broadcaster continued: ‘It’s all been self-protected. [ a ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-lawyer-vows-to-fight-after-actor-charged-over-rust-shooting-18133421/). [Alec Baldwin’s lawyer vows to fight ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’ after actor faces involuntary manslaughter charges over Rust shooting](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-lawyer-vows-to-fight-after-actor-charged-over-rust-shooting-18133421/?ico=more_text_links) Absolutely sickening. I’d feel guilty.’ [ two counts of involuntary manslaughter ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-to-be-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-after-rust-shooting-18132643/)after he accidentally discharged the gun which killed Hutchins, 42, and injured director Joel Souza. [Piers Morgan](https://metro.co.uk/tag/piers-morgan/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) has said he feels ‘sickened’ by [Alec Baldwin](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alec-baldwin/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) when the actor went on what he described as a ‘PR tour’ following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.

'Since that tragic day, Baldwin has been the epitome of Hollywood arrogance,' says Morgan.

“No, no,” says Baldwin in the interview. [Follow along for live updates about the Rust charges and Alec Baldwin here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/alec-baldwin-shooting-update-rust-b2265315.html). If they’re firing a firearm in any capacity on a movie set, they all check just for their own sake never mind anyone else’s. [husband of Hutchins has called the charges a “comfort to the family”](/arts-entertainment/films/news/halyna-hutchins-husband-alec-baldwin-shooting-charges-b2265543.html). He concluded: “Alec Baldwin has done a lot of talking, a lot of self-protective talking, a lot of spinning, a lot of denial of any accountability or responsibility.” [attorney has issued a statement](/news/world/americas/halyna-hutchins-alec-baldwin-lawyer-rust-b2265484.html) to The Independent in response to the news, calling it “a terrible miscarriage of justice” that “distorts [Halyna Hutchins](/topic/halyna-hutchins)’s death”.

A friend of Halyna Hutchins tells Sky News he is "praying for accountability" over the charges against Baldwin - but the actor is preparing to fight his ...

Baldwin is remaining defiant and even bullish. "If you're charging the actor, you should be charging the director, all producers, prop master, many others." Police say they also spoke with other A-list actors as part of their investigation, who indicated they always check their gun for live bullets or ask someone else to do so. The decision to laser in on him, Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed suggest investigators were focussed on the chain of custody of the gun, and who handled the weapon that day. However, his account is at odds with what FBI investigators found. A friend of Halyna Hutchins tells Sky News he is "praying for accountability" over the charges against Baldwin - but the actor is preparing to fight his case and win.

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Charges will be pressed against Alec Baldwin following a shooting on the set of Rust which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Both ...

In October 2021, a prop gun being used by Alec fired a bullet; the result fatally wounded the film’s cinematographer Charges will be pressed against Alec Baldwin following a shooting on the set of Rust which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. That was no good at all,” according to a [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins) and injured director [Joel Souza](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/joel-souza). Both Baldwin and the film’s armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the incident, which happened in October 2021 on the Santa Fe set. [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins)’s last words in the moments after she was shot by [Alec Baldwin](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/alec-baldwin) on the set of his movie [Rust](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/rust). [Baldwin](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/alec-baldwin) will face two counts of involuntary manslaughter over [ Hutchins’](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins) death on the movie set of [Rust](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/rust). [New Mexico](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/new-mexico) authorities to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against [Alec Baldwin](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/alec-baldwin) for the fatal [Rust ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/rust)shooting of [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins) has been called “bold” and “aggressive” by legal experts. [Alec Baldwin](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/alec-baldwin)’s lawyer has described the [involuntary manslaughter charges](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/alec-baldwin-shooting-update-rust-b2265315.html) over the fatal shooting of [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins) as a “terrible miscarriage of justice”. A single bullet struck director No charges will be filed specific to the non-fatal shooting of Rust director Joel Souza, the New Mexico District Attorney’s office has said. [Inga Parkel](/author/inga-parkel), [Annabel Nugent](/author/annabel-nugent), [Graeme Massie](/author/graeme-massie) [Alec Baldwin](/topic/alec-baldwin) will be [charged with involuntary manslaughter](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/rust-shooting-alec-baldwin-charged-halyna-hutchins-b2265407.html) over the 2021 death of cinematographer [Halyna Hutchins](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/halyna-hutchins) on the movie set of [Rust](/topic/rust).

Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust in 2021.

Following the filing of charges, each defendant will be issued a summons with the charging information and will be required to make a first appearance at court shortly after – though this can be done virtually. Dates for a preliminary hearing will be set by the court and are typically scheduled within 60 days of charges being filed. “The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the Rust film set. The second charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act, which requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved in a death. Both Baldwin and the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Ms Hutchins on set of the film Rust in 2021. This charge also includes the misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law.

Actor Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the 2021 filming of Western "Rust" ...

The cinematographer's husband, Matt Hutchins, sued Baldwin in 2021, alleging the Emmy-winning "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live" star, and others, disregarded standard industry safety practices. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun — or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. Simple involuntary manslaughter for negligence is punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. The movie's director, Joel Souza, was hit and wounded by the same .45-caliber bullet that killed Hutchins. All charges would be filed by the end of this month, he added.

US Reporter Charles Feldman told 6PR Breakfast Mr Baldwin is facing a fourth-degree felony, which is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $US5000 ($7100) ...

A settlement with the family of the cinematographer who was slain on the set called for resuming production, with her widower serving as an executive ...

Baldwin intended to continue in the production of the film, Mr. When the settlement was reached, Mr. Baldwin on Thursday, a lawyer for Mr. “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.” He told NBC’s “Today” show, “The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is absurd to me.” [fiercely denied responsibility for the tragedy](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/movies/alec-baldwin-interview-rust-shooting.html), Mr. Baldwin was practicing when the revolver discharged, his character decides to shoot his way out of a small wooden church after being cornered by the authorities. Last year, the production said that returning to New Mexico was not an option but that locations in California were under consideration. But in October, the production company behind “Rust” announced that it had reached a settlement with the family that called for resuming production on the film and making Ms. Baldwin, Luke Nikas, said on Thursday that the planned prosecution of Mr. Baldwin in the lead role and Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting, returning as director. [file involuntary manslaughter charges](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/arts/rust-shooting-charges-alec-baldwin.html) against the film’s star, Mr.

Actor Alec Baldwin faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter following the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchings on the film set of Rust in 2021.

Mary Carmack-Altwies, who is the Santa Fe District Attorney, announced the charges and plea deal on Thursday (January 19). Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was the movie’s armourer, in charge of overseeing the weapons, is also set to be charged with involuntary manslaughter. The actor is among a number of [workers](/topic/workers) facing prosecution in relation to the incident.

Actor and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, violated 'all of the standards … if we have a gun in our hands,' says Santa Fe DA district attorney.

But he’s going to raise a defense that he was relying on his assistant director to tell him whether there were live bullets in the gun. Baldwin was sitting on a wooden church pew on the set and trying out a scene in which he would “cross-draw” a revolver from its holster. It was Halls who gave Baldwin the gun, police said. Souza, said he heard what “sounded like a whip and then a loud pop”. “It’s not my call to believe whether he goes to prison or not. As part of the agreement he will testify in any trial, Reeb said. It was because of conduct overall by him and Hannah Gutierrez, and Dave Halls’ recklessness.” “Alec Baldwin has some pretty strong defenses to these charges. He said he saw Hutchins clutch her midriff and stumble backwards, and noticed that he was bleeding from the right shoulder. That gun was not checked by him or with the armorer, which is standard protocol. “Rules of the firearm, you don’t point a gun at somebody unless you’re intending to actually shoot them. Prison is not necessarily the goal.