Alec Baldwin's lawyers file surprise motion to dismiss manslaughter case

The defense team filed the motion because the state failed to turn over a batch of bullet evidence to the defense.
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[@jj-wp6wc]

The armorer is the primary perpetrator, in my amateur opinion.

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

Seems hard to believe no one in the chain of custody of the firearm that day was drug tested. This is not acceptable when someone loses their life !

[@gabriellajudy]

Alec Baldwin should not be on trial for this unfortunate incident. It's not his job to make sure there's no live rounds in the gun nor is it part of his acting contract. The fact that he paid the family was out of courtesy and remorse. The person who was responsible for making sure the gun was safe is doing time,and should have gotten more time for her negligence which led to this innocent life being taken.

[@michaelhill6451]

This whole case was terribly mishandled. The State tested the firearm to destruction, so there's no way the defense could have examined it in its original state. Now they have shown the State withheld evidence that could have helped the defense. What a clown show.

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

@@michaelhill6451 honestly, in terms of the case, had he been convicted, I think that just the firearm issue would have been enough for an appeal to overturn the conviction. Because his defense team did not have access to it for their own independent testing and rebuttal wittinesses.

[@jq2639]

Baldwin is lucky he has money and can adequately defend himself. A person of modest means would be railroaded.

[@scillyautomatic]

Yeah but he's guilty.

[@jamaldee2355]

@@scillyautomaticit was an accident

[@scillyautomatic]

@@jamaldee2355 OK. Guilty of an accident that left someone dead. He is still guilty and has a price to pay for that.

[@jamaldee2355]

@@scillyautomatic I mean, I get it the law state that but in this particular case because it’s a movie set and he is not expecting they gonna have bullets. I don’t think you should face jail time

[@scillyautomatic]

@@jamaldee2355 I'll bet my bottom dollar that Baldwin doesn't spend 30 seconds in jail whether they find him guilty or not. LOL That the "Big Star" defense.

[@jamesm568]

Prosecutors f**king up again

[@anamarieph8597]

It's dismissed, no more testimony

[@daveminion6209]

if the evidence, the ammo, was part of the Discovery, per the prosecution, then why is it considered late?? if the ammo was unrelated to the set, and not used with the prop gun, how is this evidence material, relevant to this case.?!???

[@gabriellajudy]

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[@amykumar7536]

I’m really confused. How did we get to this point? An ACTOR! First how are Real guns allowed to be used and why would they be loaded? If they were loaded why wouldn’t they be blanks? Criminal court is for people who cause malice on purpose, he was literally just doing his job. Just very confused oh and I hate Alec

[@FourT6and22]

Anybody handling a firearm on a film set (unionized and regulated) is required to follow proper safetfy procedures, including actors. When a firearm and ammo changes hands, both parties involved in that exchange must properly check and clear the firearm and the ammo. In this situation, the armorer "checked" the firearm and ammo, handed them to the AD. The AD then handed them to Baldwin and told him the gun was clear. Neither the armorer, the AD, nor Baldwin properly checked/cleared the firearm or ammo. What is supposed to happen is the armorer checks/clears the firearm in front of the AD. The AD watches and then checks and clears the firearm for the armorer. The AD then checks/clears the firearm in front of Baldwin and hands it over. Then Baldwin is supposed to check/clear and confirm for the AD. THEN and only then is the firearm confirmed to be clear. Not only that, but a firearm should never be pointed AT someone. Baldwin pointed the gun AT someone. Then he pulled the trigger, which again, is something you're not supposed to do. He acted negligently. It's clear as day.

[@Wiffernubbin]

There was a whole case already, why are you asking such basic questions that are already well established?

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Baldwin was the producer, cutting corners to save money, and for that alone should be tried. And indeed why are real guns used for any of this?

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

@@Wiffernubbin why do you care?

[@scillyautomatic]

There is a simple answer to all of you questions: the basic rules of firearm safety were not followed. Period.

[@dishonoredundead]

I hope the state can provide a better case than the ubiquitous, obligatory, "first thing they teach in firearms safety is to never point a gun at anyone! Murderer!". I don't know how responsible he is, or isn't, I'm just hoping to get a case made by someone who knows what an actor is.

[@knox1044]

Your dumb and clearly didn’t watch the trial opening statement

[@scillyautomatic]

That's NOT the first thing they teach in firearm safety.

[@VeroStarlite]

I love your smirk!

[@gregorymilla9213]

He’s not being charged with murder . Manslaughter is unintentional

[@LisaPeterson227]

That is proof he is guilty. He ignores the basic thing, that would have prevented this.

[@alecisback1]

Leave it to new mexico to have stupid prosecutors

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

Yeah, they really screwed up.

[@nativeroscoe64]

Hahahahaha... That was funny and true. :]

[@Shh007]

This whole thing is as a horrible accident, Alec is innocent period you don’t need to like him to know that. It was all an accident, her husband was all ready given some type of compensation for this. Just throw away this case, dismiss the movie and let the woman rest in peace.

[@sandranynj7118]

Alec is Innocent!

[@GregLakatosChradm]

If it’s "Expected" possibly wouldn't enter the equation. More great reporting.

[@sammyhooligan803]

What type of ammunition was used? There was no photos of ammunition or a single slug shown. Although, a certain/ particular type of ammunition called "WadCutter" is ammo that has no lead bullet showing past the rim of the brass cartridge and could have been accidentally or deliberately mixed up with original ammunition that eventually made it to armorer guttierez, still puzzled.

[@regismonkton]

The set for this film was very poorly run, so the blame shouldn't solely be put on the armorer. Baldwin, for example, is possibly at least as guilty as the armorer. Also, there is a possibility that there was intentional foul play which the armorer most likely was not a part of. This case should still be under investigation. Baldwin and the armorer might be guilty of negligence, but someone else might be guilty of something far worse than negligence.

[@jeangray6863]

Money is everything, wow Alex. Who do you know on the jury

[@george5590]

he wasn't responsible for gun safety .

[@scillyautomatic]

was the gun in his hands?

[@jamaldee2355]

Exactly!!!

[@jamaldee2355]

@@scillyautomaticyeah because someone who gets paid to check the weapons handed it to the assistant Director, who identified the gun as cold

[@scillyautomatic]

@@jamaldee2355 Have you ever been around firearms? Have you ever been somewhere where multiple people have handling the same fire arm?

[@jamaldee2355]

@@scillyautomatic yeah I have but you gotta understand. Alec is under the assumption that there are no real bullets in the gun. I do understand your point but it’s not enough to send someone to jail

[@regismonkton]

Brian Buckmire is often on the wrong side of things. I don't think he's trustworthy. Also, Alec Baldwin put pressure on Hannah G. to not do her job in a good enough way. Baldwin was in control of the set. I think he's guiltier than Hannah.

[@BurningFlag]

Yeh, he also made her do coke and smoke weed at work.

[@regismonkton]

@@BurningFlag Baldwin should have made sure his armorer was sufficiently drug-tested.

[@BurningFlag]

@regismonkton yeh because drug tests are normal in movie sets. He should babysit everyone on the set, put them to bed every single day, and make sure they are behaving like adults

[@vernonfrance2974]

The directors were in control of the set. (Who is Brian Buckmire?) Baldwin was of the belief that there were no live rounds on the set , that Hannah had thoroughly checked the bullets and that the AD was not lying when he yelled "Cold Gun," meaning the gun had been determined to have only dummy rounds.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@regismonkton I do not think he was in charge of writing the contracts for those employed on the movie. Whoever was is the one who should have made clear that the armorer would or would not be drug tested in her contract.

[@hdw1502]

He´s completely innocent, the judge is a disgrace for not dismissing this farce.

[@scillyautomatic]

He's not innocent.

[@dishonoredundead]

@@scillyautomatic Yes, because your Pee Pa taught you to never point a gun at anything you didn't want shot. And this applies to everything. Logical, or not. Whether it's a gun, or not. If you're playing John Wilks Booth in a play, and your stage hand delivers the pistol you're supposed to use to shoot Lincoln, it is YOUR responsibility to pause the play, check the gun, make sure it's loaded right, then unpause the play, reassume positions, and continue. And if it misfires anyway, that's still on you. If someone is unwittingly allergic to a blood capsule that was activated by your prop gun firing at him, you're a murderer!!! Pee Pa done said so!!! It ay ruin your acting career, though. And your SAT scores, if you believe it.

[@scillyautomatic]

@@dishonoredundead uh, OK. "I have no idea what you just said and I don't think you do either." LOL

[@vernonfrance2974]

💯%

[@tomhenry897]

Everyone does this

[@goodpainlive]

Justice isn't blind when you have one hundred million dollars.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@goodplainlive Justice is NOT served by intimating that someone with $100 million dollars has used it to influence the judge when there is NO evidence that he did. By your logic, Trump should have been declared innocent of the 32 felony acts since he claims he has a lot more than $100 million dollars.

[@scillyautomatic]

I find it interesting that there are people with love Alec Baldwin so much that they don't want to face the reality that basic firearm safety was not practiced on the set. He was in control of the gun when Hitchens was killed. Period.

[@dishonoredundead]

It's more about the fact that he's an actor.... and see, when actors in movies are shooting each other.... the other characters aren't really dying. Just "acting". It's not a real gun, and it wasn't supposed to be loaded. I know this is a difficult concept for some people, but it's not because "them liberals luv Alc Baldwinz". If anything it's the hate he gets that is putting him through court, this is far from the first time something like this has happened. And has resulted in death. it's the only time I've ever seen people cry 'murder'. While being moderately wealthy is usually a necessary tool to survive the American Justice System, it doesn't seem to be helping him much, does it? Neither does that fame considering how many rightwing channels are running absurd hit pieces where simpleton's with gun licenses sit around taking turns repeating the exact same thing you just did. I don't want to ruin your fun though, you go ahead and play make believe. You're not wrong, the rest of the world are just "libz", and or "inexplicably dedicated Alec Baldwin fans".

[@scillyautomatic]

@@dishonoredundead You lost me at "It's not a real gun, and it wasn't supposed to be loaded." I knew everything after that was just going to be more misinformed bs.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@dishonoredundead 💯% The people who have contempt for Baldwin for a tragic accident in which many did not take the proper precautions are often the ones who want to let Trump have immunity from prosecution.

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

So sad all the way around . Nobody wins

[@dextermorganbloodspattersp6382]

Responsible for the Death.... should be Jailed

[@bigpileofpuke]

No

[@dextermorganbloodspattersp6382]

@@bigpileofpuke yes Barf breath

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

When someone puts fake airplane parts on an airplane and that airplane crashes, is the pilot responsible? No. Because he gets in his airplane and trusts that the people responsible for putting it together did their job.

[@screaminseaman6121]

​@@DiscoCatsMeow Exepct he's also the producer so it's also his responsibility for safety ie. Preflight check which pilots do every flight. There was obviously no safety check done on his part.

[@dextermorganbloodspattersp6382]

@@screaminseaman6121 exactly 💯🏆.... responsible for the Whole Set ...his movie 🎥🤔 his responsibility... don't point guns at people.. simple stuff ... guilty

[@chrismitchell9338]

This case stinks of prosecuteral misconduct. Free Hannah.

[@cynthiajones4332]

You and I broke God's law & Jesus paid the price. He who hears My (Jesus) word and believes in Him (God) who sent Me has everlastng life. John 5:24 Do you fear death? Jesus died for you, repent and believe!

[@vernonfrance2974]

@cynthiajones4332 I'm sorry Jesus. Jesus, I'm sorry.

[@boombasett6038]

He is too damn smug. he killed that woman ...end of story !

[@vernonfrance2974]

@goombasett6038 Maybe in your mind but not according to the rules of justice. Being smug is not and never has been a crime. Case dismissed. . . end of story!

[@JonFTC]

anyone other than a celebrity would already be in jail for the crime alec baldwin committed. his recklessness led to hutchins death. he violated firearm safety handling rules and killed someone and wants to play innocent. lock his ass up.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@JonFTC You may be surprised at this but actually the prosecutor seemed to be trying to make a name for herself and that included charging Baldwin for an unfortunate accident caused by numerous errors made by many others as well as by Baldwin believing the people who assured him that there was no live ammo on the set and that it was a cold gun. (The Assistant Director said "cold gun" which indicated that the gun had only harmless ammo. He got immunity right away for reasons unknown. My belief is that the prosecutor wanted to go after the big name which would give her more fame. )

[@morrisphillips6518]

Everybody else is guilty, but not the defendant, really?

[@vernonfrance2974]

@morrisphillips6518 Santa Fe Matthew Hutchins, widower of Halyna Hutchins: “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed. The filming of Rust, will resume with all the original principal players on board in January 2023. I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. Baldwin). All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work,” Hutchins said in a statement."

[@hank0455]

Still though, Baldwin was playing with the gun trying to get a laugh. His ignorance in gun etiquette caused this woman's death. If they dismiss Baldwin, then Gutierrez should be free also. Even though the prop ammunition has a Wald in it. Would have hurt someone at close range.

[@LisaPeterson227]

He is not innocent. Basic gun (prove your not an idiot, with a gun) safety is common knowledge.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

The hood will catch up with you, Baldwin. #JusticeForHalyna

[@jamesmatthewson9452]

So I guess the prosecution gets to decide what's relevant instead of the judge or the jury by suppressing evidence

[@gregorymilla9213]

From some random dude who shows up three years after the fact ?

[@drumtwo4seven]

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