Alec Baldwin shocker: Podcaster describes courtroom scene | Banfield

Lauren Matthias, a podcaster who was in the New Mexico courtroom for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial, describes the emotion and shock when the judge dismissed the case with prejudice, which means the charges can’t be filed again. Matthais described the scene on “Banfield.”
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[@katieh193]

A prosecutor can lose their license over this.

[@ErinAbou]

Yes, I think she will face a bar complaint. She could lose her career over this. Erlinda Johnson made the right decision.

[@ohnoyce]

That's why she called herself to testify. It was an effort at damage control.

[@jamessnider7869]

What about the cop that miss handled evidence?

[@RyanBlackhawke]

She's actually a defense attorney which makes this even worse.

[@ValeskaTruax]

Yes she is toast

[@bees5461]

Morrissey perjured herself at least twice. She claimed that the detectives put the ammo and report under a different case number and even the judge mentioned that according to the previous witness there was a meeting with the lead detective and Morrissey where they decided together to bury this evidence under a different case number. Then, she also lied about why the other prosecutor quit. That prosecutor said she quit because they had a meeting during lunch where she said we need to drop this case. This was about the FIFTH time prosecution was caught hiding evidence. The other four times you could see the judge struggling not to dismiss the case. I think the judge simply had no choice this time, there were far too many times (the judge said this herself) that this has happened to believe it was all just honest mistakes. The judge herself said the prosecution can face sanctions. I believe an example needs to be made of this wholly corrupt prosecutor. She should lose her law license. She can't even control herself in the courtroom, she does not have the demeanor of a professional. Even the judge at one point during a defense cross exam she stands up and tries to act like she is the judge in this case. The judge has to tell her to "quit trying to run this courtroom" and then tells her that if she has an objection the proper way to voice an objection is to state "two words" - i.e. Objection irrelevant, or objection leading, or objection hearsay. This judge clearly had enough of this prosecutor's behavior both in and out of the courtroom.

[@tobin8157]

That prosecutor is going to need a good lawyer. Her conduct was so negligent that I’m sure sanctions are coming.

[@RyanBlackhawke]

She's actually a defense attorney hired on as special prosecutor so she can't be fired because her job is done (poorly). She deserves to face some consequences. And so do the dirty cops/CSI.

[@Charlie-lu1jn]

Just saw Erlinda interviwed by Cummo and she quit because of the evidence witheld. That means Morrissey lied on the witness stand when she said Erlinda quit because the judge decided to televise it.

[@B_Bodziak]

She probably meant televise the motion heard today about the evidence

[@traciway5729]

@@Charlie-lu1jn she didn't lie, she was vague. She knew what she was doing.

[@traciway5729]

@@ingridfitz5677 no, I don't think she knew. You?

[@traciway5729]

@@ingridfitz5677 I should clarify my initial comment, I was referring to Morrissey knowing what she was doing.

[@RyanBlackhawke]

Lied under oath.

[@riolepete7555]

WOW! Case was actually bull shit against him... Just my opinion... Didn't expect that tho..... Justice served....

[@RyanBlackhawke]

I encourage you to go look up the first two rules of gun safety. But yes, justice was served today and I bet a lot more people now know what a Brady violation is!

[@alexisnicole3965]

Lauren you are an awesome court reporter. Awesome interview. Thank you for being there for us!

[@janicegreene3599]

Great job, Lauren! ❤

[@andrewm3706]

LOL @ the prosecutor testifying, and baldwin remaining silent. What a gong show

[@womanofsteel9276]

Morrissey made an a$$ out of herself. SMH.

[@Mike-01234]

She was so smug when Hannah was on trial. What do you expect county DA's they hire right out of law school most defense attorney's get their court room experience and move on because the pay is awful the ones who stick behind are not the brightest bunch. They stick around because they like having the power over people.

[@traciway5729]

The prosecutor has been humbled.

[@B_Bodziak]

About damn time.

[@michael-4k4000]

She was set up by Baldwins fancy liberal lawyer

[@vestagirl8484]

@@traciway5729 good thing he got away with murder - phew!

[@critterscute3642]

Wonder if she’ll be able to collect unemployment?

[@traciway5729]

​@vestagirl8484 reanalyze your thoughts on the term murder.

[@cosplayshop]

The fact that the prosecution wanted to get Baldwin this bad and willing to cross the line is what scares me....... Forget about Baldwin being guilty, that special prosecutor needs to take responsibility for this. She can't be fired tho because she wasn't the DA office employee, but I really hope Baldwin launch an adverse prosecution/malicious prosecution law suit...

[@RyanBlackhawke]

Between this and the Karen Read case, we all need to be paying attention to what is going on with our cop shops and prosecutor's offices. We could be their next victims.

[@Chicago48]

The prosecutor wanted fame. She could probably run for Mayor or Governor if she had a win.

[@GracieDelRay]

Me too!

[@ranatavakoli143]

Hate never wins

[@michaelwallden7261]

Trump won

[@TheRumblewagon]

This likely means a retrial for Hannah Gutierrez. I wouldn't be surprised if the state gets sued for bringing the charges. What a circus.

[@moda78z]

No it doesn’t. You obviously didn’t watch the trial. Her lawyer team knew about it. It was THEIR evidence that they didn’t use ffs. And they didn’t use it in the trial because it wouldn’t benefit it.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

No it makes her look more guilty.

[@almac9203]

​@@moda78zthe witness came forward after the trial. That's what was reported.

[@moda78z]

@@almac9203 the witness was supposed to be a witness for the defense, aka Hannah Gutierrez, but the defense decided not to use him in the trial. So after the trial, he went to the prosecution’s team to leave the “evidence“ to them instead. Just to be clear, once again, he was Hannah Gutierrez witness. Her team knew about this “evidence” but they didnt use because it was no good for them. The reason the judge was forced to throw out the case, is because the police and the prosecution didn't disclose the evidence to Baldwin's lawyers, and they have to. Even though the "evidence" is nonsense, they have to follow the rules. They didn't. So this will NOT affect Gutierrez because it was her witness!!!

[@coleengogerty3852]

Hannah was high and incompetent. Her culpability was far more obvious. The ammo likely came from her own father so it won’t make any difference for her case.

[@womanofsteel9276]

Justice was served. Just not for Halyna Hutchins.

[@katjay3125]

Well I have to say if I was a cinematographer and there had been 2 or 3 already accidental firings on set I would have checked that gun myself before standing in front of it around those idiots she trusted the wrong people

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@katjay3125 You think she would have known the difference between a dummy and a live round?

[@SegoMan]

@@B_Bodziak Alex has handled many guns in his acting carer, a simple glance at the end of the cylinder would would have saved this ladies life..

[@v.p.7828]

@@B_Bodziakso she wouldn’t know the difference, but Alec should? Makes no logical sense. That is why an armorer is on set.

[@vestagirl8484]

Yeah, who TF cares about the dead mother, right? Am I right?

[@lillygarfield4531]

A real Perry Mason moment!

[@vestagirl8484]

@@lillygarfield4531 except paid for by Hollywood Leftist $$$$$s. Still, you are SO Courageous!

[@ImpalaSS08]

I hate Baldwin but I’m glad to see the law was followed so EVERYONE can get a fair trial.

[@barbaraparker6996]

I don't hate him. I just don't like him. But was glad to see the outcome. The judge had no other choice.

[@darbydelane4588]

Great work, Lauren!💎

[@georgewashington3555]

Judge Mary Marlowe Summer is a hero.. What a great judge. she is not going to put up with State hiding evidence. >> Agreeing with the defense that the state did not disclose possibly consequential evidence, the judge said, "The sanction of dismissal is the only warranted remedy."

[@streitrhoades]

Was this prosecution Morrissey's bid for fame? She did achieve infamy, but famous? I don't think so.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

Judge Sommer is my hero!!! She took control of that courtroom line a BOSS!!!! We need more judges like her!!!! We, the people, just want #TRUTH RIP Helena Hutchins ❤❤❤ Joel Souza, a producer, was also injured. I hope he is doing well. P.S. Redhead McLips also needs investigated, imo.

[@Mama_T_448]

Thanks Lauren ❤❤❤

[@aliciamadsen6835]

Love Lauren

[@Nighthawk-8050]

The prosecutor has gone rogue, putting evidence in another file to be shipp somewhere never to be seen again is beyond insane. No she should definitely be disbarred and thrown in prison the judge make the right decision.

[@almac9203]

Did you see the prosecutor that quit? She wanted no part in the prosecution once she found out what Kari Morrissey had done!

[@J.Paul2023]

Excellent! Bravo!!!

[@sylviablackman1665]

What about the woman in jail?

[@lindseyhavniear4548]

I’m watching for Lauren 🎉

[@ohnoyce]

Sure didn't have *that* on my bingo card!

[@truthspeaker711]

I think referring to Lauren Mathias of Hidden True crime as a podcaster is not right. Lauren was a journalist for years. Not just a Podcaster like many out there just copying and talking without the experience and credibility Lauren has earned. Please change the title of this headline for this post.

[@jewely9757]

That court was weird the whole time. It didn’t seem real.

[@mikemoffin6020]

I'm just glad all this mess is finally behind Alec Baldwin and now he can finally move on with his life.

[@traciway5729]

Hopefully the state doesn't try again.

[@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr]

He is free to film his trashy, exploitative TLC reality show. Yay for him.

[@jamaldee2355]

@@traciway5729they can’t it’s closed for good for Alec anyways

[@jamaldee2355]

@@maryjaneshoe-fm4yrain’t nobody watching that loll

[@SegoMan]

2 seconds to inspect the end of the cylinder for what type of ammo is loaded... Her life was not worth 2 seconds of the mans life. He is anti 2A and makes fun of the 2A crowd but he is the problem, plain and simple..

[@HippieChick60]

I love love love love love love love Lauren!

[@Mike-01234]

The odd part is after Hannah was convicted this retired police officer shows up with Starline brass loaded ammo claims it was from the same batch. The prosecutors screwed up should have just added it to the case and said that could have been loaded after the conviction. Just because it had a Starline case doesn't mean it really came from the same batch of ammunition. The guy could have just loaded up some more after Hannah's conviction to help her and her father out of this situation. The prosecutor actions was the problem here.

[@JennyLouLou]

I truly believe Halyna had a hand in this unexpected outcome. I hope together they can raise awareness for improved gun safety as well as carry on Halyna's work. ❤

[@PB-qd6he]

The prosecutor asked to be removed, she just came on board in April and had just learned about the withheld evidence along with everyone else.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

@Lauren wearing my FAVORITE SHIRT AGAIN!!!! I love that Tori Birch print!!! You have no idea what I went through to find it online after you wore it during the Chad Daybell trial interviewing Aunt Vicky. P.s. I met Stephen Baldwin back in 2013 in Nashville and he was very kind and humble. He was there with his family meeting a Christian rock band that I loved back then. He even took pics with me and the guitar player.

[@christineblaszczyk1602]

Not shocked, shouldn't have been brought to trial.

[@blasphemertheseventh]

Honestly, the dismissal was not shocking as the prosecution was a joke and an embarrassment to the legal system.

[@dawnhines6599]

SO HAPPY FOR ALEC & FAMILY!! This is well deserved & hard earned!!!! Continued Blessings to all in The Baldwin Camp!!!!

[@SegoMan]

2 seconds of his time to inspect the end of the cylinder, but her life was not worth 2 seconds..

[@traciway5729]

@@SegoMan it wasn't on him.

[@SegoMan]

@@traciway5729 B F Cht, treat all guns like they are loaded.. The man has used them all of his acting life stop acting like he a a teen and it's is first rodeo..

[@traciway5729]

@@SegoMan so the staff he hired don't matter? He hired them for the task of ensuring safety of the weapons on set so he wouldn't have to break character in order to check & analyze the rounds in the gun.

[@Planet_Hunter]

Wait, these people are on New Nation too?

[@verityLeanne]

💎💎💎 Lauren ❤

[@JamesBoren]

In my most humble of opinions, I would have to say that this entire Alec Baldwin debacle has been one very big miscarriage of justice no matter about guilt or innocence ....

[@vestagirl8484]

That makes ZERO sense. Do you have a formal education?

[@JamesBoren]

@@vestagirl8484 Well lets see here. A NOTHING channel. That would figure...

[@kalsterling719]

Here comes the Movie

[@Marlahanna]

Crazy case.

[@ginaross6382]

Does anyone else see a resemblance between the prosecutor and and that awful “therapist” who almost murdered 2 kids in Utah?

[@go5582]

host has too much makeup on.

[@bodhi1462]

OJSimpson is why they are wearing gloves lol

[@michelejohnston4029]

Calm down girl ffs

[@BreJo710]

Oh my the bought bias on this cast. Disgusting.

[@TCRS]

I know right.

[@user-xo9xr3ce1k]

He’s a good actor….😟

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

The crying crocodile tears? Yes.

[@patbrown2699]

What did this woman do to her face? Way too much botax!

[@metal--babble346]

bad cops, no donuts

[@michaelwallden7261]

Baldwin behaved craz during filming. Great to step down from shows character

[@Soccermom1018]

Follow the money!!

[@GracieDelRay]

Not sure what you are even talking about. Alec gave Halena's husband her producer job when they finished filming the movie in Montana. This case has nothing to do with money. Alec did nothing wrong except try to cut corners and it cost him a lot. The stress probably took years off his life. They need to stop bringing any real guns on sets.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Don't run with scissors!!

[@elizabethann8228]

I prayed for God’s will to be done in this trial.

[@brendacurrie358]

unprecedented today !!! Good on the defense 💪

[@rnkim2564]

its really not explained what happened when you act as if your audience has watched throughout

[@B_Bodziak]

The prosecutor didn't turn over evidence that could have been exculpatory. Total no no.

[@erik92106]

Like I said. His biggest role. Had to be a real life drama. Looks like he will get that reality show after all

[@tootz1950]

Congrats Alec.

[@vestagirl8484]

@@tootz1950 got away with slaughtering a mother, and you congratulate it? Wow.

[@janetbishop9713]

​​@vestagirl8484 Absolutely. He still killed a young mother & wife. Now he can go make his reality show. Hope it's a flop.

[@johndoles3713]

🎉😂

[@conniep3164]

Disgusting! A lady died because of him.

[@ThinCrustPizzzza]

Rage bait.

[@lilibethvilella]

A mom died bc the armorer DIDNT DO HER JOB

[@ThinCrustPizzzza]

@@lilibethvilella Wasn’t the armorer fault either if you watch the trial you would know that the fault is with the ammunition supplier..Seth Kenny. Are you slow?

[@ThatMichaelTGuy]

Okay Alec, you got off this time. Stop shooting people.

[@kazapthegreat5306]

On a technicality. Not because he’s devoid of responsibility

[@ThinCrustPizzzza]

@@kazapthegreat5306You’re wrong. He’s innocent.

[@austinbratton9973]

Not one person cares about the person that died what a sad society that we live in, but everyone is happy for Alec Baldwin 😂😂😂

[@luminousmoon86]

Not wanting a person who was not criminally responsible to go to jail and being against prosecutors violating people's constitutional rights does not equal "not caring about the person that died", but nice try.

[@vestagirl8484]

The female correspondent needs to lay off the Juvederm. It’s not fooling anyone.

[@WalkaboutBridge]

You should work on your own self esteem. Somewhere inside that bully suit is a worthy person that needs a hug. Be nice 👍🏼

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

This prosecutor shouldn't be practicing law. Another DEI appointment?

[@MatteoPrezioso]

Since when prosecutors can hide evidence from the defense thinking they can get away with it? I mean, how many times this woman has done it in the past, actually getting away with it? Unbelievable.

[@JimJones-r1e]

He belong in jail a two tirer justice system so messed up

[@xycap8351]

Compare this to the "trial" of Alex Jones who did now wrong.

[@jasonmills165]

This is all pathetic. How is Troy Teske a good samaritan? He's friends with Hanna's dad and brought these ammunition to the police in April after Hanna was convicted. He was protecting her which is obstruction of justice. Also, Hanna's attorneys knew about Teske possessing these rounds what obligation did they have to disclose this info to Baldwin's lawyers even if the evidence hindered Hanna's case? Did Hanna give these rounds to Teske like how did he get them? Why was he not interrogated? Also why didn't Morrisey just have the FBI test these rounds bring a motion to reveal the results of the testing and the disclosure of the rounds? She would havd been ethical and professional doing that instead of burying the evidence under a secondary case file unrelated to Rust. Finally, Spiro, Baldwin's lawyers cross examined Popple on the stand introducing the contoversy. When did he know about this and if he did why didn't he bring a motion before trial to dismiss the case? So many questions unanswered.

[@johndoles3713]

Gong🎉

[@michael-4k4000]

Baldwin is guilty as charged and sweet apple pie 🥧

[@jld593]

"Derp, deep, derp", says the impotent troll.

[@BreJo710]

Total hit job on the prosecution. Paid out Judge.

[@RyanBlackhawke]

I actually watched the trial. It was really the only decision that could be made. Google "Brady Violation" to find out why. And the judge gave the prosecution ALL of the leeway yesterday so "paid off" doesn't wash.

[@oliverbell1937]

Wonder how many $$$$ Baldwin paid 4 this😂

[@AlbAy537]

THE STORY WOULD BE DIFFERENT IF HE WAS A TRUMP SUPPORTER. I DONT BELIEVE IN COINCIDENCES. VERY DRAMATIC, EXACTLY HOW HE WANTED FOR HIS REALITY SHOW.

[@padzman91]

Remove the politics out of your ass, clear as day that prosecutors were scummy and judge did the correct thing

[@SegoMan]

2 seconds of his time to look at the end of the cylinder.. Her life was not worth 2 seconds of his time............

[@jld593]

​@@ingridfitz5677Trump U grad? Oh, wait, it went bankrupt before they could email your commencement ceremony 😂.

[@coffee1940.]

It will never be mentioned on his reality show

[@vestagirl8484]

Leftist $$$$$ at work.

[@taracat7723]

Judge paid off

[@RyanBlackhawke]

Would you have said that after watching the trial? Because if you did watch the trial, you'd know a few things. Like how the judge gave the prosecution tons of leeway yesterday and the defense had a VERY bad day because of it. And that Brady violations are a complete miscarriage of justice which require extreme remedies. I encourage you to look that up. Let's say that you are arrested for something you didn't do and decide to go to trial. Will your lawyers have all the evidence that they'd need to prove your case? Are you SURE? SURE SURE? Do you trust any prosecution to act right after this and the Karen Read trial? I'm not crazy about Baldwin as a man nor as an actor, in all honesty. But this case HAD to be tossed.

[@michelejohnston4029]

Baldwin is still guilty, and there is much more to this whole thing !

[@ThinCrustPizzzza]

You’re not a judge.

[@tri-lambda-delta]

Dismissed does not mean innocent. It means a precedent was struck from the record. it would have set a precedent that every subsequent KILLER could use "it's a Hollwood Prop Gun, aint my fault' as a defense. And if Alec officially got away with it then ever KILLER saying the same thing would have to be let go.