Biggest Moments: Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Case Dismissed

A New Mexico judge made a shocking decision when she dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against #Rust actor #AlecBaldwin. Court TV's Vinnie Politan and experts break down the biggest moments in the #AlecBaldwinManslaughterTrial case dismissal.
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[@COURTTV]

#CourtTV - What do YOU think?

[@SheilaLS]

The judge got it right.

[@kaelhooten8468]

He’s guilty. His Hollywood privileges caused this dismissal. Hopefully he never works again and his estate is sued into oblivion He was beloved; now he’s a murderer let-go because of privilege. Our white OJ, shame on us

[@kaelhooten8468]

@@SheilaLSthe judge got it ‘white’, yes

[@chrisstevens-xq2vb]

Farce

[@yawninggreyhound]

I don't know what difference that ammo would've made...no matter WHERE the ammo came from, alec still pointed a gun at a human being and she died. I dont buy he didn't pull the trigger. I've shot firearms in target shooting that surprised me how easily they went off.

[@jean7141]

This judge is the example of how all judges should be!!!!! 👏🏻

[@cameradave1]

I worked on film sets for almost 30 years on many action movies and tv shows with a lot of shooting of prop guns. It is the responsibility of the armorer and First Assistant director to check and clear all guns before they are given to an actor. And as a cameraman, I had empty or "cold" guns pointed toward me for a particular shot. It was not Baldwin's fault, and he never should have been charged.

[@SpeegBJ]

Super appreciated info and comment.

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

Exactly

[@Cleverlady282]

@@cameradave1 is it common to have live ammunition on a movie set?

[@mmay6621]

Agree but he *did* pull the trigger and lie about it.

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

@@mmay6621 he can pull the trigger the expert armorer said actors pull trigger s all the time no problem.. because the armorer has cleared the gun to be safe... the prosecution and media made out its wrong to pull the trigger.. im only quoting the expert armorer...

[@highestgood5169]

Wow a court that works the way it is supposed to. VERY unlike MA

[@Tess-163]

Agree 💯

[@stellabella5269]

Exactly, Lally should be fired too!

[@moonglow630]

2 trials and 2 inept investigators. Really makes you wonder what’s going on in our law enforcement community.

[@rdw2457]

Yyyyup!

[@wilson2455]

the DA, prosecutors & judge in the Karen Reid = corrupt, incompetent fools..

[@usattfan2836]

Finally, an honorable judge. A big victory for our Judiciary System and our personal freedoms. ⚖️ 🇺🇸

[@franceshaypenny8481]

Not so much for the dead mother.

[@alisha8586]

​@@franceshaypenny8481the person who loaded the bullet is convicted already they got some justice but it was a clear accident by alec shooting the gun

[@walkyourdog6584]

Exception to the rule. Unfortunately.

[@nanaof07]

I wasn’t for either side , but state was wrong, shady and illegal for hiding evidence !

[@lynnhauenstein4136]

I add, was a great, fair judge. Unlike Karen Read...how long since we've seen a Judge punish a prosecuter for unlawful acts. The judge never punished BINGER for stating " but we haven't heard your side" in a case in north

[@rouke3254]

I didn't think Baldwin would be convicted but was definitely not expecting this outcome.

[@GTAMW3.]

Alex is not guilty always have been he is an actor not a gunsmith or director it’s not his job to check if the gun is real or loaded

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

You need to use your brain .

[@mattrockets391]

@@GTAMW3. still killed a person :(

[@kgolem79]

Prosecution & L.E. played loose w/rules of court & got Busted!!!

[@JusticeJosie]

As it should! Judge Sommer has to train Judge Bev (MA) who shows hate animosity towards defense and defendent and allows former witnesses to sit in trial and intimidate Jurors-

[@dh5380]

Our lovely new Supreme Court will no doubt overturn Brady as well given time

[@HippieChick60]

This prosecutor needs to be severely punished. Not only did she lie about this evidence, but she lied about the reason why the special prosecute quit. She is a liar and cannot be trusted. If I live in New Mexico I would be furious

[@sharynward6900]

An incredible judge…very smart woman ❣️

[@rhondahash3289]

Agreed the law is the law

[@georgewashington3555]

Judge Sommer.. amazing thumbs up.

[@wilson2455]

and the DA, prosecutors & judge in the Karen Reid trial? Corrupt, incompetent fools..

[@sl4983]

Very very smart judge

[@Mayhem42083]

Im glad the prosecutor was exposed. I don't believe he meant any harm to Hutchins. The correct person is serving time

[@GRMLS5]

No one believed Alex meant any harm to Mrs Hutchins, he was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

[@zacharylynn1427]

The charge was involuntary manslaughter.... nobody was accusing him of meaning to kill her. Are you saying that the armorer intended for the woman to die?

[@Mayhem42083]

@@zacharylynn1427 I'm saying she was neglectful in completing her safety check on the ammunition

[@motleymama6587]

Exactly 💯

[@mollyh8410]

I'm sure she'll appeal

[@Val.D.1990]

This is what happens when a real judge is in charge of her court room !!! Good for her 👏🏻 Not like the judge in Karen Reads trial 😡

[@deadmanswife3625]

You know I noticed that about this judge in the first hour or two. She really was the exact opposite of Auntie Bev

[@Igor-ug1uo]

A good judge would not dismiss this with prejudice because the issue was not favorable to the defendant. The source of live ammo on swt does not in any way vontribute to recklessness or lack thereof of Baldwin's handling of the firearm.

[@lorihutchins8897]

@@Igor-ug1uoYou’re missing the point. His civil rights were violated. DA does not have the right to decide what evidence is relevant. That’s for the jury to decide. The evidence was withheld, Brady violation, civil rights violation. End of story!!

[@Igor-ug1uo]

​@lorihutchins8897 You're missing the point as well. Brady evidence, by definition provided by the judge herself, must be "Favorable as exculpatory or impeachment evidence" for the defendant. The issue of the live ammo getting onto the set has no relevance towards the question of recklesness of Baldwin's handling of the firearm. It is not in any way potentially exculpatory and is only potentially relevant as impeachment evidence when it comes to the live ammo making it onto the set, which is, again, irrelevant towards Baldwin's recklessness or lack thereof in handling of the firearm.

[@matthewdekker6064]

@@Igor-ug1uo As the other person mentioned, it's not really about how relevant the evidence is, necessarily (it only needs to be *potentially* exculpatory, or could *potentially* have altered the defense's approach to the case - it doesn't need to be *literally* exculpatory). Either way, it's not the police's (nor the prosecution's) place to decide how relevant a piece of evidence actually is; it has to be turned over to the Defense regardless so the Defense can examine it themselves (and can then argue for its relevance), and if you don't allow that to happen until the middle of trial (and try to hide it altogether until the Defense forces your hand), then it's a Brady violation, and Brady violations are a serious issue. The Defense needs to be able to see *all* of the state's evidence so they can make their own determinations - so they can examine the evidence, so they can argue about why they think the evidence *is* relevant, so they can call certain witnesses to testify about that evidence, etc. Imagine if the police had instead found the exact bullet that caused the death but then hid that bullet from the defense - that would be a huge deal. In the case of this ammo, you could argue that it's less important because it's not directly tied to the set (as far as we know, anyway), but you'd still have to hand it over to the Defense regardless so they can make their own determination about how important *they* think the evidence is. How are they supposed to know that it's not relevant if they don't even know it exists, because the prosecution hid it from them altogether? Though IMO, I kinda think the state/police may have actually believed it *was* relevant, because why else try to hide it and never mention it? If it was truly irrelevant and didn't hurt your case in the slightest, it would've been *trivial* to let the Defense know about it. Why put it in a separate file altogether? I think the Defense attorney was trying to hint that perhaps Seth Kenny himself is the one who brought the live ammo to the set, and perhaps he even *purposely* made sure that the live ammo was mixed in with the dummy rounds, perhaps because he had something against Gutierrez-Reed (or maybe against Baldwin himself?). Obviously that doesn't change Baldwin's involvement with the incident, but I think it *could* have a pretty big impact on how the Defense argues their case. Therefore, Brady violation - therefore, dismissal. Though I also think the Judge was already pretty frustrated with the prosecutor for various other things prior to this, and this was just the nail in the coffin. The Defense attorney brought up the numerous other issues when he questioned Morrisey himself, and I think the Judge agreed with him on those other issues as well. The Judge also brought up another issue: some of these live rounds looked basically identical to some of the dummy rounds, so even if Baldwin *had* checked the rounds himself, it's quite possible that he could be looking at a live round but easily mistake it for a dummy round, so it wouldn't even have mattered if he had checked the gun - especially when he already had both the *expert* and the AD tell him it's a "cold gun." The guy who makes the "reloads" (was it Kenny himself? I forget) was apparently known to mix the primers between what would normally be the live rounds and what would normally be the dummy rounds, so now the dummies and live rounds look 100% *identical* unless you shake them, and I don't think anyone would've expected Baldwin to actually take out each individual round and shake it, so even if he had checked the gun himself, this death still could've occurred anyway. And that could be a *huge* point for the Defense to focus on, but they can't do that if they don't know about this evidence in the first place.

[@casssmith2610]

Idc who the actor was, it’s the responsibility of the armorer and prop master.

[@Igor-ug1uo]

Not to the NM law and the guidelines for actors. Both make no exception for actors handling firearms. Both require actors and anyone else to follow basic rules of firearm safety.

[@GaryFord-ib7oz]

Hep ?? But what iff they fou.d balwins d.n.a and prtint all over the cassing that killed her what then ? What if he sliped it in when he had it in his coat ?? Would the arrmour still be guilty

[@carlarosevalenzuela2392]

@@casssmith2610 exactly 👍

[@carlarosevalenzuela2392]

@@GaryFord-ib7oz 🤦‍♀️

[@melsafken764]

Exactly 💯%!

[@marinarobinson5718]

So much corruption in our judiciary system. The judge is absolutely awesome!

[@shannonlevert3056]

There’s also a lot of justice. This is an example of both. The rule of law prevailed here, but at the expense of many, because a prosecutor made the decision to pursue winning over truth.

[@alphamanga3213]

Someone needs to investigate the prosecutor for taking bribes to screw up this trial

[@lornadryden5650]

Trying to ruin Alec with no proof, the armorer needs to be freed too

[@stevelounsbery3481]

So much corruption … what corruption exactly are you referring too o?

[@MartianManHunter_]

@@stevelounsbery3481the fact that the sheriff and the DA suppressed this evidence

[@motleymama6587]

I never thought Alec should’ve been charged to begin with. Shame on DAs. Someone’s job is on the line.

[@sl4983]

Agreed

[@martinhumble]

Agree

[@debbieswitzer6577]

What a crazy day. And what a huge waste of taxpayers money.

[@carolrado5730]

Sigh, taxpayers always lose for the actions of criminals, both small and elites.

[@crystaldawn9255]

Any time the courts work correctly, it is not a waste. But... he NEVER should have been charged

[@mcicalese58]

The Gov. couldn't care less how much money they waste.

[@helenelee2119]

That's why the death penalty was taken off the table for Lori Vallow -- the prosecution failed to share discovery with the defence!

[@ElieGroff]

She will be judged by the ultimate authority........the Lord God Almighty!😊

[@crystaldawn9255]

No it's not. That's 100% wrong. It was because she would not wave speedy trial rights.

[@onelifedontwasteit8568]

No

@@crystaldawn9255 *waive (brought to you by Grammar N*zis Inc.)

[@palmac.4451]

👍​@@crystaldawn9255

[@Planet_Shel]

⚖️ From a judicial standpoint, I'm impressed w/Judge Somner. ⚖️

[@georgewashington3555]

I am impressed also. What a judge !! Judge Sommer.

[@70schick36]

I agree. The dismissal does not prove or disprove that Mr. Baldwin is guilty. The dismissal is a punishment of the prosecutors for not playing by the rules. You have to play by the rules. If not, you lose. Justifiably so….

[@georgewashington3555]

Only when a judge is a righteous and fair like this Judge Sommer. Amazing judge.

[@reemee3701]

The evidence was favourable to him, without it he could have been found guilty.

[@rickybobby7276]

In my mind this shows more than likely Seth Kenney provided the round as a dummy. Hannah failed to catch it. The assistant AD and Alec got screwed over as they were trying to make a movie thinking they were operating safely. Oh and Sarah Zachary should be in jail too for destruction of evidence. Everyone conspired to go after Alec as a scape goat. This whole thing was nuts and they could only fool some of the people for so long.

[@uscg1381]

I disagree, and you don't have enough information to make that statement. Let's see what the DOJ investigation bears out.

[@niravshahesq]

Case was politically motivated cause he made fun of trump. He isn't guilty regardless

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

Oh Vinnie, puleeease. This case should have never gone to trial. I'm so happy he gets to go back home and be with his family.

[@bobfincher1767]

He killed the female and gets to go home. The son of the filmographer goes home with out a mother

[@Emily89420]

I agree!

[@pieterventer8212]

@@youareawesomethankyouforge8803 I agree, what a fantastic outcome for the Balwins!

[@mariannefleming482]

I'm absolutely thrilled that Alec is done with these charges and allegations. It was an accidental death that devastated his family and him. Shame on the prosecution!

[@sl4983]

​@@pieterventer8212I also agree, I'm SO happy for Alec and family.

[@BC-fw1ko]

What an explosive day in court. Exactly why trials should be streamed.

[@Angela-zu8dh]

I’m glad it got dismissed. I never thought it should have been tried. Based on how they were supposed to judge him it just didn’t seem right. And then as the trial went on it just seemed messed up.

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

What a clusterfook. The whole prosecution team failed in the most spectacular way. Beyond embarrassment.🤦‍♀

[@chaindrive_blvd]

Yup a clusterfalk

[@sharynward6900]

The judge was key… the problem was the live ammo Teske turned over looked just like the dummy ammo used on Rust. Seth Kenny was the supplier of ammo and he drug ammo all the way to Texas , New Mexico, and Arizona. And it could have gotten mixed in with the ammo to Rust. The prosecutor and the sheriffs officers agreed to file this evidence in a different case # than the case # for rust. They buried it. Didn’t tell the defense and didn’t show it as evidence. Absolutely incredible. They should all be fired! In the middle of all this, the other prosecutor resigned and left the courtroom. She said she was not aware of this and was not going down for it.

[@acatinthecradle]

@sharynward6900 when did the other prosecutor quit? I missed that part.

[@lorirose9301]

@@acatinthecradle TODAY! Right after lunch. There was a sidebar and she walked. I liked her. Unbelievable day! I watched it all.

[@tqlla]

The prosecutor and the officer(s) should be charged for their misconduct. The Gutierrez conviction might get overturned for this as well. I wonder how many other times that officer "misfiled" evidence that could have saved someone from jail?

[@JD-gv1yt]

But the defense was aware of the Teske evidence. Teske said they refused to accept it from him. That's what confuses me about this.

[@crazyrobots6565]

​@@tqlla I think it was obvious in the Gutierrez trial that the cops were sloppy, lazy and incompetent, and overlooked evidence. One big one is they failed to collect all the possible evidence from the scene of Rust because they couldn't get their heads around the fact that live rounds could have brass primers and not just nickel ones. It was obvious to me, and I was hoping it was obvious to the jury too. Evidently it wasn't obvious to them as they convicted her. I'm sure her lawyers will file a motion to vacate the conviction, but I am not convinced it will happen. I'd like to see it though.

[@babechou1]

This prosecutor lacks self awareness. She had to sacrifice her case cause her Ego is too big. Nobody asked her to testify, she wanted to stick it to the judge ends up backfiring on her. Obviously her Proctor spirit had to be exposed 😁

[@chrisvincent8226]

This happens every day. Don't empathise because you can identify with him. Prosecutorial misconduct is normal

[@cloudie9druoid172]

Actually the judge would have made her testify regardless

[@babechou1]

@@chrisvincent8226 well, no where did I mention this defendant in particular. I empathize with every defendant that had to experience this. Prosecutorial misconduct happens often but that does not make it normal nor acceptable. Erlinda Johnson is a great example of what a prosecutor should be. Watch her interview, she explains the reason she quit mid trial. She realized at that point she cannot be prosecuting while breaking the law at the same time. Morrissey on the other hand had no shame taking the stand and gaslighting everyone in the courtroom, that to me sounds like a fame hungry prosecutor.

[@Goose-Grip]

Alec B was just an actor that was given a hot gun that accidentally went off. The only wrongdoings that was prosecutable was the armorer not keeping the movie set safe.

[@starcitizen6651]

That was a wild ending to this thing

[@helenfong3339]

I'm glad more lawyers believe Alec should have never been charged. Keri M should be disbarred!

[@Bronte866]

This case should never have been filed. The idea that AB was being charged like this is nonsense. 3L@OSUlaw

[@KNByam]

​@@Bronte866The case was settled in civil Court. I think it's because of politics. They don't like the guy so punish him for something.

[@jimpossidente5004]

The prosecutor was incompetent and should be fired and disbarred.

[@georgewashington3555]

Judge Sommer is a hero.. nothing like judge Bev who is antihero.

[@globe2555]

She was not incompetent but unprofessional.

[@stevieleigh265]

I agree she's very unprofessional, very Shady, and conniving!

[@shelleyobrien8180]

Heads are gonna roll

[@amandareynolds2781]

@jimpossidente5004 I agree with you .

[@thefunpolice]

Concealment of potential exculpatory evidence is absolutely a justifiable cause for dismissal. Had things been the other way around and the defense had deliberately concealed inculpatory evidence or suborned perjury, that would end up in a criminal charge.

[@wilson2455]

99% of DA's, Federal/Supreme Court judges, prosecutors, police, etc., " a Constitutional Violation. WTF is that, some kind of law? "

[@70schick36]

The look on his face as he realizes the decision and its implications….I just can’t….

[@sl4983]

Aww 😢❤

[@PenPalJohn]

Erlinda quitting must have been the icing in the cake …

[@Daysfreak57332]

that lawyer has integrity. Her interview with Cuomo was awesome. If she had been in charge of the case- it would have been different and this wouldn't have happened. Plus her demeanor is a lot better than Morrisey's. Morriseys personality and vibe screamed vendetta against Baldwin. He didnt mean to kill Helyna. ITs a horrible situation. I think Dave Halls should have been held more accountable - 6mth probation? Plus with an inexperienced armorer and you are supervisor.... you better supervise and check her work.

[@jzpat]

She has done two interviews already

[@jimparker7778]

He should have never been charged with IM.. A fair resolution.

[@devenbergeron155]

I really felt for Alec when he broke down like he did

[@gwenthennis5893]

I'm not a fan. But I'm happy the charges were tossed.

[@Kiara_Wrestler]

Yeah same. Really got me.

[@sl4983]

Sooo happy for him. Hope he gets rest and recuperation from this whole thing.

[@TigerMa75]

The judge and the defense were magnificent. This twist was movie like - incredible. Now,after all of this, the armorer now has a case, as the prosecutor and the sheriff department were willing to deceive.

[@Angela-zu8dh]

Definitely a Perry Mason moment

[@Charlie-lu1jn]

The judge never told the prosecutor she was going to testify. She tried to tell her not to be she did it anyways.

[@matthewdekker6064]

I think she *did* tell her that when Morrisey said something like "now if Mr. Spiro wants me to testify under oath..." and then the Judge cut her off and basically said "you *will* have to testify under oath!" (but I think she moreso meant "you *will* have to testify if this continues in this direction") and Morrisey said "I'd be happy to!" But then right before doing it, the Judge was trying to warn her not to - I think mainly because the Judge had already decided to dismiss the case by this point, and she knew that anything Kari admits to under cross-examination only has the potential to ruin her further. No explanation from her at that point could've saved her case, so it'd be better to just call it a day and hope you can move on from it without being disbarred or something.

[@cosplayshop]

@@matthewdekker6064 Judge said if she (Morrisey) want to impeach Spiro theory (That those ammo is valid evident) she would have to testify, but then Spiro want to rest, and the Judge then told her you don't need to. She said she would love to, and then the judge tell her she should not and no one is forcing her to. The difference between she talks in court and not, is basically admitted wrongdoing on her part in an open court, it will (rather can) come back and bite her, this is like Baldwin ABC interview but worse because it does have legal consequences. Depends on how far the judge want to go and Spiro want to go, she could go to jail on Perjury. If Spiro really show her who she call the "p word" and the "c word" with to impeach her.

[@traciway5729]

I was listening live while watching ABs face. As soon as we all heard the judges ruling i saw AB begin to cry, I teared up.

[@jadegermeroth8967]

Hannah was the responsibility to make sure that gun was safe n she put a live round in

[@rhondahash3289]

Who is the idiot that hired a teenager to be in charge of the guns on a movie set? She should be taking my order at Applebee’s, not in charge of guns and ammunition

[@bobfincher1767]

Alex Baldwin hired the armor

[@loisfolk5492]

24 years old is in a teenager. Her first remark after the shooting was, I’ll never be hired again. That’s when you think about what somebody shot what it affected your life.

[@knitpurlpeace]

Exactly. Baldwin was the producer and was responsibility for the safety on the set.

[@MrSliverguy]

Dei hire

[@--mica.ology--]

Alec WAS that idiot

[@iancampbell1316]

The way I see it is, the prosecution knew Baldwin was innocent but went after him anyway.

[@annaconda78]

100 they just wanted to nail son more people in this case , also this has happen before and in those cases no one went to prison , actor has died like this before

[@vp4744]

she thought she'd make big bucks on the celebrity circuit

[@arnwatt6985]

He's guilty of criminal negligence by pointing a real gun at someone even if there wasn't live rounds

[@blueberrycobbler]

They just wanted a win in a high profile case.

[@JaeohnEspheras]

​@arnwatt6985 hard to prove. Imagine if you were a waiter serving poison to a customer. You didn't prepare the dish. Would you be charged for being criminaly negligent? If you argue a dish isn't a weapon, a gun isn't more of a weapon without bullets inside. They went after the wrong guy. They should have gone after the ones who prepared the dish.

[@lexusmittell3814]

I'm glad for him he shouldn't have been charged in the first place

[@mariablackwell2369]

@@lexusmittell3814 Agree 💯

[@Stacy-]

I don't think the actor should have been charged in the first place. How would he know whether there was live ammunition put in the gun? It's not his responsibility to determine that. That is why they have professionals on scene to take care of that for him. Whom ever gave him.the gun with the live ammo should be responsible. I think the prosecutor charged him because he was a high-profile actor. I don't think he would have been found guilty regardless.

[@Friendofstfrank]

Good thing he was because his attorneys just exposed a whole set up situation that involves the NM good ol boy network of corruption.

[@crystal6767]

You are wrong. Sorry. It’s a basic gun safety rule. Always treat a gun as though it’s loaded. I hope if someone handed you a gun and said it wasn’t loaded that you would be smart enough to double check before pointing it at someone.

[@DDropp]

@@crystal6767 She is 100% correct, film sets follow a specific protocol. While I agree with you, in normal/ everyday life one should always assume a gun is loaded, however on a movie set an actor has no reasonable expectation that 1) a gun said to be “cold” is indeed loaded and 2) loaded with live ammo. He never should have been charged as an actor imo.

[@Stacy-]

@@crystal6767 - How would an actor know whether dummy rounds, blanks, or live ammo was loaded in a gun? They wouldn't. That isn't an actor's job to know or determine that. They hire people to make sure everything is safe when handling guns. That's their only & entire job. Anyone handing an actor a gun should have checked them before they ever got into the actors hands.This is why live ammo should never be on any movie sets. It was a freak accident & not the responsibility of the actor's to know the difference. As for anyone handing me a gun, well that's irrelevant. It has nothing to do with actors on set playing a role that requires a gun. If I was the actor being handed a gun, I would assume the people hired to make sure it's safe did THEIR job & checked the guns.

[@thestorybehindthat5236]

It is union protocol for the actor to check the gun with the armorer and verbally confirm aloud after inspection that it is clear during the hand off. He broke protocol and didn't check the barrel. He also broke mandatory safety protocol pointing it at people. Actors have rules they have to abide by written in stone by their union. Had he done his job she'd still be alive. He's the last stop in the safety sequence, others failed as well to abide by the protocol for their roles. They are guilty as well.

[@lindakato8583]

Thank you for having a late night Friday segment about this! ❤ Was prosecution overreach to bring charges against Alec. Sheer ambition of DA and prosecutors. Fire them all.

[@katie0303]

Justice has been served. The lady responsible for not doing her job is in jail. Wishing Alex well.

[@sl4983]

AMEN

[@bluerangerx11]

She could be out of jail and the case could be reversed thanks to the prosecutor doing the same thing in her trial

[@wilber53]

If they find the same evidence was withheld in her case, a good chance they will appeal her case and be released from jail.

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

Morrissey was never going to get out of this.

[@GerdaPeterson]

IF I WAS ALEX I WILL SUE THE PANTS OF THE STATE FOR THE STRESS THEY HAD COUSE HIM…I feel very sorry for him and his family.

[@michellejohnsen912]

New mexico is a messed up state in so many ways!

[@barbaragorham912]

What about the woman he shot and killed and her family?

[@user-to8hi7tq6g]

💯 agree. He turn old in months!

[@xanthippe_2695]

​@barbaragorham912 the armorer and the prosecutors failed them. They are culpable not Mr. Baldwin. That day will haunt him forever I'm sure. The armorer failed in her duty and was rightfully convicted! The prop master and Halls really should have been held accountable as well, but this same clearly biased prosecutor granted them immunity!

[@wilber53]

@@barbaragorham912 Baldwin may still face a civil suit by the family.

[@sarahrendon2480]

If I’m ever accused of anything I want Alec’s defense and this judge. Please and thank you.

[@GerdaPeterson]

FROM THE BEGINNING I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT THE STATE DID THIS. IT WAS LAUGHABLE. IT IS A VERY DARK MARK ON USA’s JUSTICE SISTEM, to allow someone to live through such stress.

[@lexusmittell3814]

He had a great attorney

[@xanthippe_2695]

He did and the clearly biased prosecutor walked into her own trap! Check mate, by the defence!

[@declan92100]

"She got Proctored" The fact that's already become a saying is hilarious

[@mondoenterprises6710]

She out there struttin around like Matlock, Vinnie. Oh, snap! She violated Prosecutorial Class 101, Vince. You don't withold evidence from the defense again and again bc of a power trip and crazed ambition.

[@MM-qp4pd]

Rest in Peace Helena

[@Jan-zv7ze]

We miss YOU Helena.

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

The a d a should get criminal charges for hiding the evidence

[@moonglow630]

The remedy was the dismissal.

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

@@moonglow630 yah but how many times have they hid evidence and not got caught the remedy needs to be dismissed and criminal charges ...until it's there own butt on the line they'll play discovery games ...I bet innocent people have been convicted from this department hiding evidence

[@uscg1381]

​@@moonglow630No, that's the remedy for Baldwin. What's the accountability for illegally hiding evidence. How do we know they haven't done this before? We need a DOJ investigation.

[@moonglow630]

@@RichBuddy yep

[@adrockis25]

Thank god for the constitution

[@ElieGroff]

Other than the Bible, it's the greatest document ever written

[@debib4596]

God

[@Anonymus-z3z]

Bible and constitution... your country is founded on the genocide and displacement of millions of millions of peoples of northamerica. So, that is the ground of your "judicial system".

[@wilson2455]

99% of DA's, Federal/Supreme Court judges, prosecutors, police, etc., " a Constitutional Violation. WTF is that, some kind of law we have to follow? "

[@reneearnett8761]

FINALLY, law enforcement is NOT getting away with their lies and wrongful convictions!!!!! This could have been any of us!

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

I'm just wondering if Kari Morrissey loses her job. And Hancock and Poppel

[@ree214]

he never should have been charged.

[@sheybaybii]

Also they didn’t get all the bullets from the man who provided the evidence

[@TheLightedSky2112]

From a political point of view, in this era, the prosecution pooped it's pants and the judge and whole courtroom smelled it.

[@daveroche6522]

Nah - the prosecution shat on the entire judicial system (or tried to) - probably get a job with Trumps mob in due course...

[@loisfolk5492]

I think the Baldwin should go for malicious prosecution. He should get his attorney fees back.

[@Angela-zu8dh]

Oh I think his defense team earned their money. They dug their heels in and got this dismissed. I think it was the right thing to do because it looked to me like the DA was after him. That DA screwed up and the defense got it out in the open.

[@polkadotsuzanne9306]

Do you know how rich he is? Money back...lol

[@danasion4349]

Perhaps donate to the deceased family or a family charity.

[@Bronte866]

If he is wealthy or not has no bearing upon justice. If this were pursued the motivation would not be to win money. It would be to pursue justice. That’s a very unsophisticated comment.

[@onelifedontwasteit8568]

Yeah that’s not a thing.

[@karenmcinnis2652]

He should Never have been charged once let alone twice! It wasn't his job to check the guns or bring them onto the set! He should sue for his lawyers fees!

[@laurie5804]

100%. This has destroyed him and his family. The self righteous disagree because they haven't bothered to invest in learning the facts of the case that are known.

[@somethingcleverrrr]

Oooh, a celebrity not going to jail for committing a crime? What a shocker. 🙄🙄🙄

[@claudinelee3456]

Notice the prosecutor didnt actually deny talking ill about Alex

[@xanthippe_2695]

Yep she squirmed especially when the brilliant defence attorney called her out for her b.s. "I don't recall" non answer!

[@Aussietari]

This Prosecutor was trying to Make a Name for Herself.😏 What a total &. utter Disgrace.‼️

[@loisfolk5492]

Her 15 minutes of fame wile last a while and not in a good way.

[@AskAlex1999]

Well she made a name for herself alright!

[@babyofmyfamily]

Exactly, kinda reminds me of that Pamela Hubb and Russ Prosecutor. Just Withholding stuff and being low down to win and make a name. Smh, and oooh did she get a name 😆 lol!!!

[@Zion66666]

We were never going to find out the truth from this case anyway. The real question is how those live rounds ended up in that gun. Alex B wasn’t responsible for that even IF he was found guilty of manslaughter.

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

Hannah brought them from her home..

[@robertbickford7134]

@@Gabriel-hf1yy the evidence is to identify where the rounds on set actually came from Seth Kenny

[@lessnoise2772]

It was obvious from the trial of the armorer the prosecution didn't really understand the movie production process or prop guns/ammo enough to successfully prosecute Baldwin. They never had a handle on the chain of possession of the live rounds. A huge waste of money and resources. In the end the lead prosecutor looked inept and shifty.

[@JL-zn7me]

I knew Baldwin wouldn’t be held accountable… but this was shocking! What a dirty prosecutor!!!

[@somethingcleverrrr]

I knew it too, and it honestly wouldn't surprise me if the whole damn thing was nothing more than a puppet show.

[@jorge10928]

Accountable for what? The correct person was already prosecuted. How was an actor on a movie set supposed to know they were given a live gun? Bogus charges and trial tbh...

[@hoptoi]

Erlinda Johnson says that she did not quit because of the motion to dismiss hearing being public. She said she quit because of the evidence not being turned over.

[@angelagrey1144]

Imagine how many times those nasty prosecutors hide and tuck away actual evidence and how many people are behind jail doors. But because this man has money to hire people to double check prosecutors works, and not just some silly defender. Nasty prosecutor lied tho!

[@SpeegBJ]

This whole thing makes me gag.

[@pinkpearl4063]

Is it just me, or does Vinny seem pissed Baldwin got off? It seems a little personal. Is anyone else getting that feeling? 🙋‍♀️

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

Yeah, I think he's pissed because he wanted to go to Santa Fe.

[@pinkpearl4063]

@@elizabethbrauer1118 😂

[@SpeegBJ]

He's just doing it for the theatrics... gets a reaction or respinse from the viewers.

[@sl4983]

I think he's pandering to the Alec haters

[@Andwhatson420]

They should have never brought charges in the first place. Most actors just show up right before the yell action and after they yell cut back to the trailer in the a/c or heat let’s be real

[@ZeroCrystal]

What this means is that the D.A. is boned. Not turning over potentially exculpatory evidence is a good, quick, and solid way to lose a law license. And I recommend the NM State Bar bring up the former D.A. for suspension or disbarment. This is, plainly and in a word, unacceptable.

[@eyeamme1917]

What's up with all these inept prosecutors lately?

[@clayton56tube]

lately?

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

Isn't it Ironic how the prosecution went on and on about Alec being "Reckless." Who's the reckless one tonight - Ms. Morrissey.

[@DDropp]

😂 soooo true

[@Angela-zu8dh]

They did go on and on about his behavior trying to make everyone think that. Well his behavior and his arrogance is irrelevant. He was rehearsing with what he thought was a prop. It was bad prosecution for sure. And what if he was guilty, she threw the case in the toilet. But I can’t figure out what he’d be guilty of. Glad it’s dismissed

[@georgewashington3555]

Another Corrupt Morrissey.

[@Itsjustme115]

Bev takes notes 📝 from this Honorable Mary Marlowe Sommer! This is a true Judge who keeps the defendants rights at the forefront!

[@fufrasking]

+Why are you pouting about the verdict? The judge is totally correct and as a New Mexican I am proud of this.

[@Emily89420]

Yes me too! She made the right decision! Shame on detective Hancock and this prosecutor!

[@melsafken764]

Yes.

[@fuzzy4494]

@@fufrasking there was no “verdict” case was dismissed.

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

​@@fuzzy4494he was innocent anyway it's the armorer responsibility not the actor that's why they hire them...

[@voices_vary]

If the DAs office wasn't so tainted, they really could go after Kenney. However, I kept picking up some kind of State's "protection" of Seth Kenney, it's rather weird.

[@Friendofstfrank]

Look at the video (body cam) of Kenny Sarah Zachery and NM police the day of the shooting where they are laughing about the shooting and how they 'got Hannah'.

[@melsafken764]

Seth slid in there & cozied up to the female lead detective. Then "helped" solve the question of where the "live" round came from. We knew all along that the prop manager went to Seth's, fetched the ammo & SHE is the one who brought the live rounds onto set. Ole Seth gets around, Eh?

[@ScarlettRose7221]

@@melsafken764I’ve said exactly that from the beginning!

[@maureenbrophy7852]

I saw Seth Kenny as the snake in the wood pile. On the day of the shooting girlfriend on phone , throwing away evidence. He was all over it. When he should not be there ( my opinion)

[@voices_vary]

@@Friendofstfrank Yes, and Zachery somehow got an immunity deal so she could testify against Gutierrez--another act on the prosecutor's side that has a stench.

[@Itsjustme115]

Only if Karen Read had an honest ethical competent judge like this!!! so many Brady violations in that case are sickening!

[@budo4]

At worst this prosecutor willingly withheld crucial evidence from the defense and at best she was as negligent in her duties as Hannah Gutierrez was with her responsibilities. Either way, both of these individuals are horrid at their profession and should never be in a position where their judgment has this much impact on the lives of others.

[@SpeegBJ]

Very well said.

[@mattk8594]

Sounds like the prosecutor didn't want to be publicly shamed, so she quit.

[@nottthereyet4872]

Massachusetts, PAY ATTENTION!!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Spiro just doubled his hourly rate 😂 😂 😂

[@luke9911]

One question I have. Why was there ANY live rounds on set ? There’s no valid reason whatsoever.

[@sheybaybii]

From what I took from it. The fact that the bullets looked similar to the blank bullets. So it goes to show that he thought it was a blank bullet.

[@onelifedontwasteit8568]

He never saw the bullets

[@xavierbreath2227]

All dummy bullets have visual and audio verification. The armorer failed to inspect each bullet, visually and audibly. It was complete incompetence and negligence on the part of the armorer. Movie productions hire an armorer to ensure the safety of all weapons. That is what they are paid to do. Alec Baldwin is completely innocent.

[@NaturebyGus]

Judge can be a good ventriloquist. She does not move her mouth to talk at all but I agree with her decision.

[@lucyluzhuerta]

You had me 🤣😂😂😂with ventriloquist part! 🤣🤣

[@sheybaybii]

They definitely didn’t clear up how the bullets got there

[@Friendofstfrank]

Seth Kenny.

[@sl4983]

And they were scattered around in different places

[@mladydve]

"She gets 'Proctored.'" 😂😂 Love it!

[@CatNip555]

Maybe if the prosecutor's didn't withhold evidence and it could have been a fair and balanced trial

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

He was innocent anyway it's not his job to keep the guns safe...he would never been fount guilty by law cause he didn't break any

[@jadegermeroth8967]

Truth is Hannah loaded the live rounds the guilty is in jail

[@Angela-zu8dh]

I agree and I’ve been wondering who watches the armorer. One movie under her belt does not make her experienced. Where does she get trained and who over sees the young armorer on the set. Who mentors that person while they gain experience. They put her in that job because of her seasoned father. She was directly incompetent and deserved her verdict. Now they might actually get her verdict overturned.

[@SpeegBJ]

Ugh, geez, really?

[@Gabriel-hf1yy]

​@@Angela-zu8dhshe's still responsible for haylena,s death her job her responsible...

[@RebeccaIlovenemmonnbll-mx9qi]

The TRUTH?!? They can investigate where the ammunition came from…

[@kim13207]

Case should not have been brought against him.

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

I hope Hannah gets to walk. This is all Seth's fault.

[@helenfong3339]

Yeah, will he be investigated or charged???

[@lizajane54]

Smart Alec shows more emotion now than when Halyna died.

[@stevelounsbery3481]

I’ve never seen or heard of a prosecutor calling themselves as a witness even when the jury was excused

[@Karen_G.]

The prosecution hid exculpatory evidence by putting the evidence in a separate file. Time to leave Mr Baldwin alone. Let him go on w/his life. It was a tragic accident, not an intentional act.

[@sl4983]

Well said

[@Michelle-cz1vj]

Malicious prosecution

[@user-mo8ln3wc6o]

This was horrific accident… everyone on this set cared for Helena…. Alec didn’t not mean to hurt anyone… VINNY!!!

[@bobfincher1767]

If Alex followed gun safety she would be alive today

[@Tess-163]

@@bobfincher1767he didn’t even know the difference between a live and a dummy round so how would he check paid someone to make sure the guns on that set were safe and she failed .

[@Emily89420]

​@@bobfincher1767Alec didn't bring live ammo on set BOB!

[@ThisIsCanadaEh]

This is ridiculous, I agree Alec did not mean to hurt anyone, but he did. He was acting recklessly with a gun and his actions resulted with someone being killed. I'm not surprised he walked, I knew he would from the beginning because he is rich and famous. If I did this, they would lock my ass up because I'm not a celebrity, what a joke. If he followed any 1 of the 3 most basic rules for firearm safety, that woman would still be alive, I knew this as a child and unlike Baldwin, I never shot and killed anyone because of it

[@SpeegBJ]

Thsnk you for your comment. I needed to hear someone thinking like I am.

[@seamus9750]

What an absolute waste of time for everyone involved.

[@xanthippe_2695]

And money. The state if New Mexico should be embarrassed and heads need to roll at the Sheriff and DA offices! Public trust is critical in law enforcement and there are some serious issues in New Mexico!

[@youareawesomethankyouforge8803]

I believe it was supplied by Seth Kenny.

[@penny1186]

For an attorney on Court TV this man is very biased. There was no reason to show his bias.

[@tinalouise4327]

Another Fannie Willis moment but this time with a fair and just judge

[@nottthereyet4872]

BAM!!! A WIN FOR ALL OF US!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸