Alexandra Kazarian on Alec Baldwin being cleared of involuntary manslaughter

Criminal defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian reacts to Alec Baldwin being cleared of involuntary manslaughter in the "Rust" shooting.
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[@thedude3288]

The summary gets one very important part wrong: 1:05 up to here is accurate but what they get wrong is that *the decision to file this evidence under a different case number wasn't made by some random officer, it was made by the crime scene technician, the lead investigaor and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) Prosecutor morrissey.* so when the prosecutor spent the whole morning saying she had no idea what this evidence the defence was asking for even is, saying she has never heard of it or seen it etc she was flat out lying. which is why she took the stand to try and explain herself.

[@metal--babble346]

the news doesn't want to imply corruption. You'll notice most trending KZbin lawyers had "no comment" after the prosecuter & Sheriff department hid evidence and lied under oath.

[@kennethpaulsen5407]

that DA should be investigated

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

The lead investigator AND CST as well

[@shantanusapru]

"Exculpate" is a hard word to say? By a lawyer?? And she's being brought on as an 'expert'?!?! WTF!?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peterm3964]

Please get this right . The CASE is dismissed with prejudice because the prosecutors were engaging in criminal behaviour by not providing FULL DISCLOSURE to the defence . Those responsible must be charged and if found guilty should be disbrred and jailed .

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

but that's not true, is it? she said there were several meetings (she was only in one of them) and the defence has repeatedly turned down subsequent meetings. that is the fault of the defence.

[@depthcharge6215]

Purposely meant to fix the case. How do you circumvent negligent discharge of firearm? Cant unless you purposely push mistrial. Were these prosecutors noobs? I dont think so.

[@kathypringle2643]

This man got away with manslaughter because of a prosecution blip. Hope he can’t sleep at night knowing he was responsible for her death because he did not take time- his duty- to check out his bullets. Very sad!!

[@taracat7723]

Not confusing..all about money

[@lavendersprig2905]

The judge was mad for him .

[@yvettem52]

How did a live round get on the set?

[@taracat7723]

A Broadway show

[@calistonhamboteh3362]

"Exculpate" is NOT a hard word to say!

[@bachata_dancer]

Is film director a person in charge of everything what is going on set? Where did Hannah Gutierrez take live rounds? Does she understand what rounds are live and what are not? Is film director a person in charge of everything what is going on set? Who used Hannah Gutierrez and gave her those live rounds?

[@metal--babble346]

no, the director is creative mastermind. Directors guide the actors through scenes, and help the camera operators get the right angles. This movie hired 2 armourers to handle all the guns. 1 of them is in jail. The state Sheriff believes Hannah brought her own live ammo to the set.

[@robertalbano2025]

This guy with the ammo that came out of nowhere. Needs to be investigated. Something doesn’t look right

[@AmperSand666]

The other prosecutor resigned just hours before.

[@awilliams5007]

Alec Simpson

[@cosplayshop]

That's the issue, the cops should have investigated that guy Torsky, they didn't, they logged the evidence in a different case number and never told anyone, including the lead investigator about it. That's the issue here.

[@johnmunro4952]

She didn't know about it until then and said they should dismiss the case. At least she was ethical.

[@Avarren]

@@robertalbano2025 He didn’t come out of nowhere. Troy Teske is a friend of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s stepfather Thell Reed, and Thell Reed is a famous and long-time set armorer who trained HGR.

[@The_Not_So_Great_Cornholio]

What is a criminal lawsuit?

[@mojesus680]

The Ammo didn't point Gun and pull trigger at DeadWoman💀Baldwin is TriggerMan🐬

[@metal--babble346]

The prosecutor wanted to make this tragedy seem like a gun range. Morrissey objected for 30m to reject movie script as evidence. This was a film set, not live fire training. The armourer hired to make the guns safe, was goofing off and created a lethal working environment.

[@chriswlee7181]

Bravo judge

[@JimAllder11]

Why is every so-called expert they bring on a Fox affiliate, an inexperienced newb?

[@NemeanLion-]

It’s so ridiculous how politically biased some of these responses are in the comments. Everything and everyone that doesn’t conform to their political beliefs, is automatically a conspiracy or a cover-up. There is clear evidentiary support for this ruling, but commenters would rather trust Qanon.

[@ChristinaJenkins-pk3ty]

I hope this prosecutor and others are held accountable. That's really unfair.

[@octoman511]

Baldwin should the prosecutor to cover his legal expenses

[@992001jeffr]

Baldwin should send the prosecutor flowers because she helped him get away with manslaughter.

[@yvettem52]

Hannah should absolutely get a new trial. Did she know the rounds were live? Did she deliberately put the live round in the gun. Did she deliberately put a live round in Baldwin’s bandolier and a live round in Ackles bandolier as was stated?

[@metal--babble346]

Hannah was hired as professional armourer. She could have dry fired the dummies that didn't rattle. Her job was gun safety. She has gun experience, even though she is young. Don't believe her ditsy "I didn't know any better" statements.

[@ritadsvidson8621]

Why does her parents who live out of the country allowed to bring a civil case?

[@JESUSISGOD-y4d]

I still believe he knows what his doing.Maybe it’s evil but who cares what I think ?

[@waitandhope]

Wow

[@onemancinema4642]

The prosecutor thought she was the one making the rulings. FAIL!

[@trmlesq1321]

Gloria Alread that old vulcher

[@dubhdraiocht8427]

It bc obvious the pain caused by this case seeing Alec crying. Makes me mad. Its a case of shaping behavior to fit a crime on the books, and a celeb as the defendant is a prize for prosecutors if not career boosting but profitable due to entertainment value. Its all about hits and headlines for youtube or reality shows. Maybe Morrissey will turn to yt now.

[@Really377]

The prosecution should be ashamed of themselves. Let's go after the actor. I mean wtf.

[@marciawade8813]

What other Trials was Alec Baldwin at risk for? He promptly settled with Director Hutchinson's family, sans trial. Who else would be suing him over the gun discharging or as to questions of double jeopardy: When different jurisdictions are involved, double jeopardy doesn't attach. Presuming questioner means a State Civil or Criminal Courts vs. Federal Civil or Criminal Courts...

[@georgia5341]

Her parents

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

He will be sued for wrongful death

[@miketrusky476]

He was set up, people show up on the set who don't belong there, the prosecution buries the evidence, the evidence is listed on another docket, not this case. Investigate about 30 people who did crooked things.

[@trmlesq1321]

Gloria Allred will dig out a corpse and make it a victim

[@firstsgt279]

@@georgia5341 Thanks, I knew the Husband had settled couple years ago

[@brianburkhardt771]

Too bad!!

[@user-wj2ec2oc2y]

Eu estava torcendo..por ele...é inocente....

[@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr]

downvoted due to inaccurate title

[@marydelvecchio4807]

CONGRATULATIONS!! Alec Baldwin!! You have been given a new life!!!! Lovwe to you and your family!!!

[@jasonsmith3336]

They tried to set him up

[@yvettem52]

And the other actor on the set also had a live round in his bandolier. Something really fishy here.

[@metal--babble346]

there were 2 young girls pretending to be professional movie armouers. Hannah may have been getting high on dope, and Sarah didn't bother to tell anyone some of the bullets might be real.

[@genevepolyte8486]

This live rounds was to sabotage Alec and his movie… A plot… Costing a life…

[@harrykuheim6107]

Hollywood Trash gets away with Murder

[@amenhotepwilliams2765]

Correct me if I'm wrong didn't a young lady get some time for this so if she's locked up why aren't other's locked up as well every one who played a role should get some time as well just stating facts

[@Avarren]

Because “played a role” is a legal finding. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was the armorer on set, which means she was responsible for gun safety. That’s why she was convicted because it was literally her one job to prevent gun-related injuries. Alec Baldwin is an actor; his job was to act, not to check guns. The prosecution tried to prove that his allegedly reckless behavior on set made him also legally responsible for Ms. Hutchins’ death but screwed the case to heck before a jury could decide guilt or innocence.

[@user-xk7cv6by2s]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmunro4952]

3:20 no you didn't. You are desperate to keep this alive.

[@emazonreviews6269]

It’s not always the truth, it’s the truth you can prove (tm)

[@Joao-id4dn]

the truth you cannot prove is also called "opinion", "hearsay" or "belief"

[@lindafrazier8092]

​@@Joao-id4dnwell said

[@dixjam2258]

1. The real irony here is that this happened to an actor like Alec Baldwin, known primarily for comedic or character roles where he is not usually doing stunts or using weapons, on a period movie. Meanwhile , the market is full of movies with mindless and gratuitous violence, where prop or real weapons are the norm, as is extreme fighting, martial arts and crazy dangerous stunts, but everybody is OK with that because no real accidents like this one happened. YET. 2. Isnt't it kinda meta that this happened in a time where the gun control debate is as crazy as ever? So people can even get killed by guns in a fictitious movie? I am personally pro second amendment, but clearly the American obsession and fetish with firearms has to be analyzed, this is getting ridiculous. 3. The way that Baldwin was attacked over this in the media is unfair. He is an actor, not a prop or firearms professional, the whole safety issue was someone else's job. A bit careless? Maybe, but definitely not prison sentence level.

[@firstsgt279]

Agree, if wasnt High Profile he'd never been charged to begin with

[@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr]

The word "cleared" implies he was found not guilty. That did not happen.

[@JimAllder11]

Actually, the Judge dismissed the charges with prejudice (toward the Prosecution). This is considered a 'not guilty' verdict, and also mean Baldwin cannot be retried. The Prosecution and NM Law Enforcement Officers conspired to conceal (until the last minute) evidence that the Armorer herself brought the live rounds onto the film set. Prosecution were seeking to confuse the Court. As concealing such evidence until the last minute, denies Defense the opportunity to properly address that portion of their case. And that is improper conduct of the highest order, in legal proceedings. You can definitely expect some NM attorneys to get disbarred over this. What's crazy is that the Armorer's own attorney has now filed a motion to get her conviction overturned, and her record expunged, clearly not understanding that this makes her look more guilty. lol

[@JennyLouLou]

You still don't get it.

[@awilliams5007]

@@JennyLouLou he still did it. You dont get it. Shes gone he did it.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@JennyLouLou explain what we don't get please. he killed a woman.

[@metal--babble346]

this biased prosecutor hid more then just bullet evidence from Hannah's lawyer. An expert report on the gun, and secret interviews with Seth Kenny

[@davestewart3555]

Now off to help save Biden.

[@JamesBoren]

FREE HANNAH ....!!

[@abby4027]

He’s not “completely in the clear”. There are civil suits

[@georgia5341]

It is criminally

[@abby4027]

@@georgia5341 right, but they made it sound like it’s was all done. (I get they’re legal commentators but still).

[@dansmart3182]

​@@abby4027He settled almost immediately after

[@firstsgt279]

His Insurance will probably settle, as his Company did 2yrs ago

[@MinionTomato1]

Too bad Donald Trump did not have this judge

[@yvonnemarie57]

❤

[@incurableromantic4006]

Baldwin is a TDR liberal - the system protects its own.

[@johnmunro4952]

Why? Trump is guilty.

[@Inquisitor-Beals]

@@johnmunro4952 so the democrats say, they do hush money payments also. But yet it’s only illegal for trump if he does it

[@incurableromantic4006]

@@johnmunro4952 So was Konrad Adenauer - he was found "guilty" on several occasions and did time in prison. So were many other political figures who went on to more or less universal acclaim.

[@hedwiggregory6423]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@HybridAlien-gy2sz]

🤓🍺... Hey..!!!!!.... It's Alec Baldwin what a great actor...!!!... And murderer 😕🍺

[@lynncollver6067]

Thank You Jesus Christ. 😊

[@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr]

evidence was not exculpatory

[@Avarren]

@@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr it doesn’t matter if you think it isn’t or the prosecutor thought it wasn’t. You still can’t hide it from the defense.

[@williamwells1862]

Watt a yoke. Baldwin grossly incompetent and responsible.

[@joesolo7719]

$$$$$ goes to --->>>>judge, from--->>>Alec B.

[@audience7264]

You live in a fantasy world

[@AlexxaBo-1988]

😎💞

[@mandy7131]

❤

[@bratttt100]

Bought himself a judge and prosecutor. Way to go Murderer. Oh wait, fake tears. Time to put your acting skills to the test.

[@NemeanLion-]

OK Trumper.

[@frankmoreno6526]

This case was so rigged Someone lost there life that horrible day & Alec Baldwin is crying putting on a sob shtt show he is still trying to Act like hes the Victim in this whole situation so Disgraceful

[@JK-lp6uw]

Shut up. You know nothing..

[@nettadebeer9936]

Just sad..sad..a young woman died…as they say an actor for many years…and did not checked the gun..would he checked it if he point it to his family..people were asking…

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

i know. he killed a woman.

[@dixjam2258]

Well, technically he is also a victim, and who knows exactly why he was crying? As far as I know, the victim was a good friend of his, so why all the hate?

[@tonymason7197]

Another trump supporter has spoken 👎

[@taracat7723]

Judge paid off

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Agree.

[@NemeanLion-]

Why? Because Alec Baldwin made fun of Trump on SNL?

[@77-ty7gb]

I DESPISE ALEX. DESPISE. This was the right decision. There is not enough evidence to say he was negligent. No evidence to even suggest he did this intentionally. This was the correct outcome in a free and fair society. Even if Alex's own views and support lends itself to unfair treatment of those he differs with. Look, he got grace and not Karma...maybe listen to your little bro Alex.

[@robertalbano2025]

@@77-ty7gb it was about did he pull trigger

[@77-ty7gb]

@robertalbano2025 no it was not An extremely reckless comment from you. It's okay if you have some sort of mental disability, then ok. Otherwise...you are completely reckless. Alex is a petulant child. Yes. Delusional....yes. But responsible for pulling the trigger as an actor? Is Clint Eastwood equally guilty for all the triggers he pulled???? What about anyone who ever pulled the trigger Hollywood????. Are they all guilty ???

[@Avarren]

@@robertalbano2025no it wasn’t. He was handed a gun that his armorer and AD said was “cold”, I.e. not loaded, and he behaved accordingly. Actors act. Armorers ensure gun safety. The job of set armorer exists because nobody in their right mind would rely on actors to ensure gun safety.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

his role as a producer was bizarrely not taken into consideration.

[@samueljr.2026]

A.I. don't need lawyer for nothing.

[@robertalbano2025]

But something is questionable. Where did this so called detective get this ammo under discussion? Is he related to, friends of? Anyone on the defense team including Alec and or any of their families? I just find it odd this guy comes out of nowhere with this ammo. This needs to be investigated

[@JennyLouLou]

Clearly you didn't watch the trial in its entirety. Hannah's defense team had an agreement to turn everything they had over to Baldwin's defense. Since Hannah's case ended in March, this friend of Hannah's father came forward with the evidence.

[@GianaM-nq6ge]

So then why did the Hannah people get some priority over people who are being charged ? Looks corrupt

[@Avarren]

The bullets came from Troy Teske, who is a friend of Thell Reed, and Thell Reed is Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s stepfather who trained her to be an armorer (very poorly, apparently). Teske actually tried to give his evidence to HGR’s defense attorney and was also on the defense witness list for HGR’s case but her defense lawyer realized Teske’s evidence and testimony would only hurt her case so he was called off. Then Teske gave his evidence to Santa Fe police and they decided to hide it for some unfathomable reason. There’s no big mystery here.

[@cosplayshop]

This needed to be investigated and it didn't is the issue here.......... You need to ascertain every aspect of any evidence; it was the LE job to look at different evidence and how it was presented. This was not done in this case, in fact, they went great length to hide it. When someone come to the police station, lodge and evidence, and leave a statement, the cop needs to follow up on that. That wasn't done here.

[@clairdelunefan]

Damn! I thought he was going to be found guilty and do a short bid of time at least. Oh well.

[@taracat7723]

All a big shiw

[@HybridAlien-gy2sz]

😕🍺... He's guilty as hell for negligence he was supposed to check that weapon even if it wasn't his job.. they dismissed his case but he didn't miss his victim

[@firstsgt279]

Nope, actors never check the guns. The weapon/prop is handed to them with Blanks and they use it. This in TV, Movies, ect. Brother worked on some sets I visited.This wasnt High Profile with A list actor there would been no charges against him to begin with. Even if was convicted likely would got probation, at other end might have done 4 months in Prison. But with all problems with this case, not Charged, then Charged, dropped, Charged again, then hiding Evidence that the Judge said could find him not Guilty, no way they Charge again so its done

[@dannigro8794]

When the charges were dropped the first time he😊 should’ve never been recharged.

[@depthcharge6215]

Oh they never wanted to charge him from the start. So they circumvent the negligent discharge of firearm. Purposely failing the case should be investigated.

[@User5_]

With prejudice makes zero sense...just retry with the new evidence..Fed case?

[@georgia5341]

They withheld evidence. Get it?

[@User5_]

@@georgia5341 So retry the case...with the withheld evidence? Get it?

[@Avarren]

@@User5_no. Prosecutors do not get to violate a defendant’s constitutional rights (which they did here) then get a free do-over, because then what would stop them from violating the defendant’s rights again? This dismissal was a punishment for the prosecution and investigative team, which they richly deserved.

[@User5_]

@@Avarren So every case that has been dismissed without prejudice and was later retried violated the rights of the defendant?

[@Avarren]

@@User5_ If a case was dismissed without prejudice, then whatever caused the dismissal was not considered a violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights.

[@jarrodmelson7802]

He wasn’t cleared, it was dismissed with prejudice for prosecutorial misconduct. He may well have been found not guilty but he wasn’t cleared. Really the concealed evidence is only barely relevant to his case, it’s just that bad a case of what the judge seems to feel was intentional prosecutorial misconduct.

[@williamwells1862]

What a yoke. He was the director. Just gross incompetence. The woman is dead.

[@audience7264]

He wasn’t the director. Get your facts right.

[@User5_]

@@audience7264 Executive producer...he was responsible for everything on the set..

[@audience7264]

@@User5_ wrong. Not all producers are created equal.

[@User5_]

@@audience7264 He was the executive producer..lol

[@audience7264]

@@User5_ title is 1 thing, but the actual job duties is another. “Executive producer” doesn’t mean he’s in charge of daily operations. It could mean he’s the money man, or the one in charge of the script. Or it could be just honorary, so that he could have it on his resume for future projects (to get funding & such.)

[@hudsondonnell444]

How much money changed hands with the prosecutors office?

[@jaylehn4342]

Ask yourself Was Alex Baldwin supposed to point the gun and fire it at her for the movie script no then why did he.

[@HybridAlien-gy2sz]

😕🍺.. he's guilty for negligence he should have checked that weapon... If it was a Black or Mexican they would be doing life in prison without parole..!!!!

[@firstsgt279]

Nope. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was the armorer on set, which means she was responsible for gun safety. That’s why she was convicted because it was literally her one job to prevent gun-related injuries. Alec Baldwin is an actor; his job was to act, not to check guns. TV, Movies, Actors never check their Weapon/Prop.

[@Inquisitor-Beals]

They shouldn’t have retried him. That basically in violation of double jeopardy in the constitution

[@JK-lp6uw]

Duh

[@Avarren]

They didn’t retry him. This was his first (and only) trial. They chose not to bring the first set of charges to trial then changed their minds and brought a second set of charges, but jeopardy doesn’t attach until an actual trial begins.

[@maternst1]

Ahhh, a democrat judge!

[@dawgunit1953]

No justice. He should be in prison

[@ronlee8970]

SHE IS STILL DEAD, BECAUSE OF HIM !!!

[@leskfan1277]

This case should be taken to the United States Supreme Court. I'm sure they'll overrule the judge just like they overruled the Trump hating judges who made decisions against Trump.

[@carlwomble7060]

TDS

[@georgia5341]

No way. There’s precedent! You have no idea!

[@Avarren]

First of all, this is a state case, not a federal one. Any appeals would end at New Mexico’s highest court. The (federal) US Supreme Court has nothing to do with this. Second of all, the case law underpinning the judge’s decision is VERY solid. “You can’t hide evidence from the defense” is not difficult to understand. This case is over and done with, end of story.