Judge dismisses case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' trial

The judge in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial dismissed the case after agreeing with the actor's lawyers that prosecutors hid evidence that may have been linked to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie “Rust” in 2021.
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[@FrankBria]

This prosecutor blew it from the initial charges, when she tried to charge him with something that wasn't even a crime at the time it happened. Just rookie moves from the beginning. I wouldn't be surprised if there's an ethical inquiry at the New Mexico state bar association. And believe me, that special prosecutor didn't quit because she disagreed with the judge. She quit because she disagreed with the DA - who looks like she broke the law here.

[@user-wn6tk1eh9e]

They will just relocate her to another state It happens all the time in New York to Florida

[@xiaoka]

It wasn’t even a realistic charge to begin with.

[@njlauren]

@@FrankBria it wasn't a realistic charge, the da grandstanded. She charged Baldwin with manslaughter bc it was his set as producer and basically said he was responsible for the lack of safety. That is like charging a CEO with fraud if an employee creates an investment scam that goes south, arguing that lax policy allowed this to happen. That kind of thing has basis in civil court, not criminal. If it did there would be a lot of ceo's in jail for crimes subordinates perpetuated.

[@blksung8412]

This case against Baldwin should have never been brought to trial. Baldwin was not the P.A on set, neither was responsible for the props. Total waste of time.

[@briang.7206]

Maybe so but it seems safety took a back seat . I still wonder what does the union have to say about this ? For example I'm told there should have been a safety shield in front of the camera. There's stories about cast and crew firing live rounds for fun..did Baldwin take part or know about it ?

[@EatCampShootRide]

It was a very weak case. I don't believe him that he never pulled the trigger but there was a professional armorer that handed him a loaded gun on a movie set with live ammo brought in by her. This is 100% on her

[@sickandtiredofbeingsickand]

You apparently do not understand that the ammo presented in this case was not even from the set of RUST, right?

[@candisham1978]

New Mexico DA did their own tests on the gun and got it to fire without pulling the trigger, and only by pulling back the hammer. The gun had been modified, and there’s no way he knew that. Also, the armorer did not hand Baldwin the gun, it was assistant director Dave Halls, who took a plea deal. That’s 2 people who were supposed to check the gun before handing it to him.

[@iandalcourt3384]

100% agree with you. When its procedure for them to call out "Cold Gun on Set" yet you are still suppose to handle the gun in manner as if the gun "may be hot" makes zero sense. And lets not forget that this is a movie set. The actors are handling these guns in ways that on a gun range for example would be not acceptable. They are drawing them aggressively... pointing in multiple directions and pulling the trigger is many cases. The only thing I will ask is if there is instances of "Cold Guns" being used on sets... why isn't there multiple guns used and some of them designated as cold guns with the firing pins removed? You think this would be common sense for safety.

[@jamesferguson4408]

@@iandalcourt3384this is a gun capable of firing live ammo. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. If he’d done that, she’d be alive.

[@Michael-en7of]

I said the same thing. What else is she there for. She’s supposed to be the safety and subject matter expert.

[@666lockupeviltrump]

why aren't these corrupt prosecutors locked up? ...... caught red-handed and let go.

[@michaelpowell7120]

New Mexico

[@bennyhotsteppa9388]

Not corrupt. Inept. They blew a slam dunk case.

[@andrewhall9851]

How

[@shardulthakur7362]

@@bennyhotsteppa9388no way this was slam dunk by any means. He is not responsible for this by any law imaginable.

[@DeviantDork]

She can be. The judge brought that up.

[@13Liberty50]

BREAKING:This was a prosecutor with a political agenda. Not everything is a crime and not everyone is a criminal

[@philpalmer4877]

Crazed right wing prosecutors with political agendas...its an epidemic. They take cues from the S.C. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Soulwraith426]

Alec Baldwin is involuntary manslaughter

[@sickandtiredofbeingsickand]

Exactly! Looking for a certain ex-president's hand in this!

[@user-dc4uo2sh1t]

​@@sickandtiredofbeingsickandHubert Humphrey

[@ChrisGreenconfederateStatueGuy]

Then who killed that woman?

[@lordrayden3045]

Man the prosecutor needs to be looked at by the state bar Not just bringing the case….. but suppressing evidence / misconduct

[@mariagutierrez4721]

I agree 💯💯💯💯

[@realzionygo]

Prosecutor and anyone that handled the evidence.

[@mariagutierrez4721]

@@realzionygo yes I agree 💯💯💯💯

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Shades of OJ

[@patrickwalsh4615]

WOMP-WOMP!

[@yankeejade]

I've never understood why he was charged and not the armorer or the prop mfg. I can't believe there was such a mob hate against him. Was he negligent on the set with the gun yes, did he know that there was live rounds, absolutely not. We feel terrible for Halyna Hutchins (may her RiP) and her family/friends however this was an accident and the armorer didn't do her job and was completely negligent and the prop mfg was absolutely negligent of the highest means. Alec go and get some rest and find your inner peace. We will pray for Halyna's family of course as well.

[@loveamerica3426]

The armorer was charged, the armorer is in prison for this. #1 rule of gun safety is that the person HOLDING THE GUN is responsible for keeping it pointed in a safe direction AND knowing the status of the gun (loaded or unloaded)

[@skierpage]

@@loveamerica3426 Alec Baldwin believed he knew the status of the gun, because he was given it by a professional who failed at her job and is now in jail.

[@homodeus8713]

Mob mentality and justice is the norm these days.

[@aprillester3212]

Because he pulled the Traeger before he was even told to do that they thought that she shot her on purpose

[@Oldboy..]

@@homodeus8713facts.

[@kdub6593]

Prosecutors are idiots. Unfortunately, only multi-millionaires have the resources to fight in court and expose the ineptitude . We, the rest, plead out.

[@Autosofted]

Or maybe it was a stupid case to begin with. This seemed fair to me.

[@kevinmeyer422]

You do realize that you still have a right to a trial and representation, even if you don't have the money, right? Public Defenders are *still* lawyers. They go to the same schools and pass the same Bar exams as every other lawyer. They can all do the same things during trials!l..

[@ericpaulthompson1386]

Why brothers get salt

[@yrebeles]

You’re 1000% CORRECT!!!!

[@mullerson173]

​@kevinmeyer422 ooook you're right. However depending on the case your fighting a real lawyer that's got backing. Will give you a much better chance. Then again people can be convicted on heresay without any evidence whatsoever. And most of the time justice is lost. I'm js

[@NewAgeNewLife]

What are the consequences for the prosecutor in this case?!?! How is it possible there is no disciplinary action for them?!?!

[@rosemaryobrien6265]

Disbarred.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Lawsuits and big time lawsuits

[@MrT13]

@@NewAgeNewLife yes let’s just disbar every prosecutor who charges a guy who deliberately points a gun at his boss and lies about pulling the trigger. Definitely perfect democrat logic.

[@walterbo7687]

​​@@MrT13 no, but disbar a prosecutor that purposely suppressed evidences. Simple. Yours is a typical maga logic 😂😂😂😂😂

[@chitterville7599]

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u YEP!

[@MarkR1111]

Was never his fault. He’s an actor, he shot the gun they gave him. So happy for him and his family.. what a joke the prosecution was and is.

[@user-ib1yr4xx8h]

I agree with you. Alec Baldwin was never a bad person. I really look up to him.

[@KL11WELLL]

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[@shortyg8934]

This was stupid from the start.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Hey it's NM. LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

[@anadasingh3456]

First year law students were pointing that the prosecution was with holding evidence in the case.

[@shortyg8934]

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u we call it land of entrapment 🤣

[@timhensley3695]

Thank You!

[@notimportant3686]

the idea of this trial was stupid from the start.... some actor with a toy gun is not responsible ,whoever set this up and made the gun a real fireable weapon TO MAKE A MOVIE is responsible

[@suzannemccormick2320]

How it should have been. I'm sorry that both families had to go through this. Perhaps disbarment?

[@belonakidd3397]

I agree. On the set, the gun handed to him should have been not a loaded gun. End of the story.

[@pragmaticobserver1592]

Exactly, what a crock prosecuting him was

[@chuck7299]

He broke every single rule of safe firearm handling and killed a woman through his negligence. He needs to be held to account!!!

[@LuciFeric137]

God. That's exactly why you treat EVERY firearm as if it was loaded. This is why people get killed. Get it?

[@jaylehn4342]

How do you know that Alex Baldwin did not load it after receiving it.

[@bluestildawn3351]

He was executive producer. He should have personally checked the gun.

[@edwinodus]

Why in the world will a different case number be attached to evidence in this case

[@deelewis8061]

He didn’t do anything wrong anyway. That wasn’t on him. He never should have been charged

[@marctemura2017]

First year law students were point out that the prosecutors was withholding evidence in this case.

[@richiec4120]

​@@deelewis8061He committed Murder !! He pulled the trigger !!

[@stephanieaskew771]

​@@deelewis8061Alex should have checked the gun himself, never to much safety

[@Luke-z6d]

There's a second case against the arms expert that gave the gun to Baldwin. That's why it had that case number but that evidence should have been provided in this case too.

[@ednaakrish3581]

Why he would be charged to begin with?! He was handed a prop - not knowing it was not fake… NOT GUILTY!!!

[@richiec4120]

Guilty ...He committed Murder !! He pulled the trigger !! You never point a firearm at anyone and pull the trigger unless you want to cause harm to that person !!

[@FatTrucker84]

​@@richiec4120 he wasn't charged with murder. It was involuntary manslaughter.

[@scottbegley1719]

Prop guns can be real guns just called prop because it is on film

[@richiec4120]

@@FatTrucker84 Ok and your point is ? He killed someone ..call it what you want !! I didn't say what he was being Charged with !!

[@garysgarage.2841]

And Biden is a genius in reality

[@digitalxtremehg]

Insane he was even on trial for this. And I'm not even a fan of his.

[@NotMolly-jf2rh]

GOOD. It was just plain bullsh*t from the start. Bravo.

[@DNice..]

the prosecutor should be charged thats so sad

[@sbmartinbergeron396]

Hope he digs into it and find out why they did that.

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

the mistake was not going after him as a PRODUCER... you cannot blame him for the round being in the gun

[@barbaraclarke9299]

Corrupt prosecutors!

[@kdub6593]

A prosecutor loses, they to the time.

[@madisonvillavert745]

How can it be justice when you are trying to prosecute a person that have no fault in this accident?

[@lindad1195]

I am so happy! This man is an actor. The armorer is the one responsible for the gun and what ammunition was in it, not Alec Baldwin! I’m so sorry that poor woman was killed and I feel so bad for her family!

[@richiec4120]

He was responsible for pulling the trigger !! Got away with murder !!

[@mjs1557]

How did he get away with murder? They charged him with manslaughter not murder big difference. It was tossed because the degenerate scum bag prosecution tried to play fast and lose and withheld crucial evidence.l for one. Two it never should of gotten far.

[@flamingwolfx]

The Man LIED about not pulling the trigger. He has no remorse for what he did considering he’s still lying about his actions. He knows he’s responsible

[@JRTRAPP1]

@@richiec4120 He was not guilty of murder but he was guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

[@mariebrooks7341]

Exactly. The armorer and prop person is responsible for what the actor uses. Alec Baldwin was an actor in this case not being charged as a producer on the project. PERIOD. Case is dismissed.

[@wallemon06]

Sloppy work by the prosecutor. They may receive disciplinary action from the State Bar. At the least a blemish on their record.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Intentional SOP. ALEC WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE..ALL THEIR CASES THEY PROCEEDED PVER SHOULD BE OPENED

[@amaryllis2164]

Nope. This wasn't sloppy work this was actual malefeasance. When you assign a different case number to evidence that indicates you were trying to hide it. I see very bad things happening to the individuals on the prosecution team.

[@lizafrench8455]

You are mistaking ineptitude with purpose action. This was decided before it went to trial. It's all bs. The family should sue for wrongful death.

[@amaryllis2164]

They did sue for wrongful death and it was settled in October 2022.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

@@amaryllis2164 yeah for alec violating const rights and the motions his lawyers made MAKE IT RIGHT FOR JUDGE TO DISMISS EXTREME PREDIJUDUJE

[@2ctheocean]

I could never understand why he was charged. Any reasonable person would have assumed the ammo inside was fake in a prop on a movie set. The logic doesn't track.

[@jasonvegan5761]

The armorer girl, the one who took pics of herself holding up revolvers and doing duck lips shortly before the accident, is at fault because she was in charge of all the guns and ammo and properly loading each one on set

[@mynokia1052]

How did the pistol fire on its own without the trigger being squeezed, he said he didn't squeeze the trigger 😅 revolvers don't discharge multiple rounds on its own, without pounds of pressure being applied to the trigger 😂 typical corruption

[@Truekingr6]

THANK YOU! I've been saying that since day 1! He's an ACTOR obviously to him he thought it was just a toy and it's the fault of uhh idk THE PERSON WHOS JOB IT WAS??? the armorer should rot in prison!!

[@robvange]

Yes!!!!!! I am a retired Local 52 Prop. say PROFESSIONAL!

[@Steve13lb12oz]

The person who is responsible for the gun is the one that puts his finger on the trigger. Alec Baldwin goes down in history with OJ Simpson.

[@BobBob-tv9hx]

Diversity hire

[@anisarodriguez3019]

This case never should have been brought in the first place!!

[@mariebrooks7341]

Exactly

[@club4ghz]

Yeah. Alec can do whatever he wants to whoever he wants.

[@michaelsterling6163]

Just a woman's life!

[@wlizabethruley5756]

A lot of tax payers just wasted

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

@@wlizabethruley5756 R U NITSO? ITS THERE NJOB TO MAKE NONSENSE CHARGES AND WASTE TAX MONEY

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Billions of your dollars go for illegals every year but you are okay with that

[@derekhird6586]

Wasted tax payers?

[@user-ot3zk5me5l]

58 people like this comment even though it makes no sence😅

[@TheCoolcatcleo]

Yea, I’m drunk rn

[@mariagutierrez4721]

The prosecution should be arrested accountable for their actions .

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

It's not only. NM. ITS WHOLE USA CORRUPT JUDICIAL SYSTEM

[@nalasgrandma262]

Being accused for the accidental death of a friend is the epitome of being harassed by felonious prosecutors is wrong.

[@sickandtiredofbeingsickand]

Not so sure a certain ex-president's hand isn't in this!

[@65TossTrap]

Unless you are Donald Trump. Then malicious prosecution is ok

[@user-bx3zz9cx3y]

⁠ He is responsible. By their own rules and guidelines, any person who is in a position to operate a firearm on set is required to safety check the gun and it is forbidden to point any firearm at another person, even one that is loaded with blanks. Those rules were in place while filming. He violated two major safety rules and as a result, a person was killed. He has money and power, so the judge ruled on a ridiculous technicality which any person without his resources would never have had that opportunity.

[@LookyLooRealEstate]

Truth ​@@user-bx3zz9cx3y

[@michaelharkins4645]

@@sickandtiredofbeingsickandyou’re right it’s Trump’s fault typical democrat.

[@johngregoire9511]

This case should’ve never been brought against Alex. It was an accident. He never meant to hurt anybody.

[@Itz_Crawfish]

Exactly

[@MrT13]

Deliberately pointing at someone and pulling the trigger unless you intend… is not normal republican conduct… hence the whinny democrat who did it in question… and killed his boss while doing so.

[@maroonblood151]

Intent is only one component of guilt. One can also be guilty of negligence. Pointing a gun at someone, even a presumed empty on, is still negligent.

[@firestream93]

He lied about firing the gun. I guess tgat means nothing?

[@Dr.DisrespectFan918]

@@MrT13you can’t really CGI pulling the trigger

[@maryannsalinovich2370]

The sheriffs are complicit as well to have withheld and separated the evidence, I hope everyone involved in this deliberate attempt to charge him are punished,disbarred and fired 😡

[@KingMonkeyEnma]

Of course it was dismissed, it’s stupid to think he was responsible in the first place.

[@wrestling4sure]

He’s responsible it was his movie, there shouldn’t have been real guns on set period.

[@skierpage]

@@wrestling4sure pay attention, that's not why the case was brought.

[@xfKYZacTri]

@@wrestling4sure It's a bit more complicated than that though, now isn't it? Yes, a producer does hold a lot of responsibility and should indeed be held accountable. But... there is a limit to what they can be held accountable for. For example... let's say someone involved with catering on the set would've set up a coffee machine incorrectly and someone ends up having a coffee that is way, way too hot or something to that effect... would you also hold the producer accountable for that? We know the armorer hired for this movie was, well, very much unfit for the role, to say the least. So, yeah, who hired her? Yeah, someone is responsible there. But, really... at some point, it just becomes... a very, very unfortunate convergence of events. All in all... the death of the victim obviously very clearly just was a very tragic accident. One that could have been prevented, one should have been prevented but, still, an accident nonetheless.

[@wrestling4sure]

@@skierpage He shot a camerawomen with a real gun, thinking it was a prop gun, for a movie set that he was managing. What did I miss?

[@wrestling4sure]

@@xfKYZacTri I agree, & I hear what your saying. But Alec Baldwin was the top producer for this movie so he indeed was apart of the hiring process, he hired a unfit armorer & was responsible for his set. There’s zero reason a real gun should have been on set period totally irresponsible & dumb that a mistake like that was ever made. Yes very unfortunate.

[@jaredlucev2705]

Told everyone he wouldn't serve a day. It would have been a mockery of the law.

[@maggiepierre9119]

Yes, right decision. That man was set up and I am happy the judge is very smart to realize that. Bravo!

[@jupiterran]

My thoughts exactly!

[@urbanity06]

I believe he was set up too!

[@disky01]

The man had no responsibility for ensuring that the gun was loaded, and on a movie set there is zero expectation that a gun would be loaded with live ammo. It's absurd to believe he did aything wrong, and the blame lies squarely on the person in charge of the firearms on-set.

[@theroachden6195]

He knows in fire arm safety when you are using one YOU are the last line of safety precaution. Baldwin knows that and ignored it.

[@GM-cq6ez]

Yes! So many lies, as if tRump wrote this himself (if possible). These false accusations should be prosecuted! Lock them (prosecutors, et al.) up.!

[@LookyLooRealEstate]

He should NEVER have pointed that gun and he KNEW it before he did it.

[@loveamerica3426]

#1 rule of gun safety is that the person HOLDING THE GUN is responsible for keeping it pointed in a safe direction AND knowing the status of the gun (loaded or unloaded)

[@disky01]

He's an actor in a western, it is his job to point guns at people. The whole "he should have checked the gun himself" argument is ridiculous. There is a person on-set whose job it is to ensure that guns are not loaded with live ammo and they failed to do so. This fiasco is their responsibility. I know a lot of people hate Baldwin because he's a progressive, but if you're actually Americans you need to understand that a ruling against Baldwin would undermine the role of the armorer and place legal responsibility upon the actor that they should not have, because they are not licensed or trained for it. Armorers are there for a reason.

[@nickmcintyre2679]

What a waste of taxpayer money!!! Wasn't Baldwins fault at all.

[@anthonyjones9868]

Nope!

[@smp-vn3pc]

Ok so can you tell me what exactly happened cause I really don't know the story

[@patrickwalsh4615]

​@anthonyjones9868 WOMP-WOMP!

[@bennyhotsteppa9388]

Actually yes it was. He ignored all safety precautions. He knew better. Any one of us would have been convicted.

[@petyrbaelish1216]

Gigachad 💪

[@tularecountycopwatch]

My beliefs is that there are multiple individuals that were in on this homicide there was a LOT of Lies

[@Itz_Crawfish]

Shouldn't have been a trial to begin with. It wasn't his fault. I'm happy for him

[@MrT13]

@@Itz_Crawfish spoken like a true democrat. Bought as logical as the non union green haired liberal who put the bullet in the gun.

[@richiec4120]

Of course it was his fault He Pulled the Trigger !!

[@Itz_Crawfish]

@@richiec4120 it was the person's fault that suppose to check the gun to see if it was loaded. Anybody could've pulled the trigger. Even the stuntman

[@JRTRAPP1]

@@Itz_Crawfish It is the responsibility of anyone handed a gun to check to see if it is loaded and to handle it properly. Alec broke multiple gun safety rules. If he had followed them the incident would not have happened. With that said incarcerating him would do no good for anyone as he is not a threat to anyone and he would never make that mistake again after going through what he went through. With that said after the technician was convicted and sentenced I expected Alec to receive a tougher sentence was the responsible party.

[@abcd_2000]

Happy for Baldwin.

[@vp4744]

Dana, the point you made about the victim's family seeking answers/closure/justice is totally inappropriate. Did you get this tv job as a DEI candidate? You are incompetent, plain and simple.

[@patriciafleming8402]

This was a complete set up. They were using him as the fall guy. Shameful

[@margaretwilkett7830]

I'm glad this prosecutor was caught. Deliberately withholding evidence is very bad.

[@carbonlord.]

He's not crying because they won the case. He is crying because he is visibly shaken and the whole situation totally sucks. I feel so sorry for him and her lost life.

[@abcd_2000]

So glad Baldwin is a free man. Now it is time to go after the armorer who handled him the gun and prosecutors who started all this drama for no reason.

[@lynno.7641]

So relieved and happy for him and his family!!

[@roux2689]

What about the deceased mom’s son?

[@NancyAyers-ek7eo]

Good!! The charges were ridiculous, anyway!

[@Airestotle09]

An extremely rare case where the Justice system did NOT fail!! Congratulations on your deserved freedom Mr. Alec Baldwin!!

[@anthonyjones9868]

😶

[@lukeholm88]

I guess the guy who killed someone with a gun can’t preach about gun violence anymore

[@loisfolk5492]

The prosecutor, the investigator, the crime scene tech, were a nightmare. The tech couldn’t remember anything. The investigator talked in circles, and the prosecutor should’ve known better.

[@Iamrightyouarewrong]

Should sue the state.

[@stevenkuykendall1079]

Yes, we all should, but they would say we have no standing for elite justice issues and shouldn't question royalty.

[@Iamrightyouarewrong]

@@stevenkuykendall1079 we?

[@shannonfbc1]

The person who handed him a loaded gun belongs in prison not him it was supposed to be a friggin prop

[@BonafideGail]

A shocker? This crap shouldn't have happened in the first place.

[@gabrielgiovanni69]

Never should have charged him in the 1st place

[@richiec4120]

B S ...He got away with murder !! He pulled the trigger !!

[@stevenpeluso7670]

He was set up by a corrupt system that failed to prove he was responsible in any way.

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

Baldwin should never have been charged. This Judge did this exactly right.

[@dsadik666]

Wrong. He violated so many common sense gun safety protocols. The armorer and Alex Baldwin are both guilty of manslaughter minimum.

[@MrT13]

Except for that little fact of him pointing a gun at someone during an argument and pulling the trigger.

[@patrickwalsh4615]

​@MrT13 u mad? 😅

[@shardulthakur7362]

@@MrT13bunch of nonsense, it was a movie scene

[@wrestling4sure]

He was responsible for his movie set, there is no reason real guns should have been on set.

[@vidalperea]

Gosh, nobody wins in this case. The loss of a beautiful human being and the all the negativity originated by this accident hurts everyone involved. My heart and prayers for all of them.

[@user-pn5zs3fn9v]

Wow; that is really great; he is not responsible for gun going off; the gun expert is..

[@stevenicol1]

surely the term involuntary manslaughter means an accident.

[@didamnesia3575]

Is that your legal thesis based on your barely granted high school diploma?

[@josephbreaux2668]

That's exactly what it means. And for those who believe that pointing a weapon at someone and pulling the trigger doesn't make you culpable. Ask yourself: would I be as forgiving if it were my loved one? Baldwin case was dismissed because he is Baldwin. I hope the family of the victim wins a civil suit against him and the production company.

[@mrsjayhoward]

I’m sorry but why should he be sued when he is not responsible at the end of the day that woman chose to be there no one chose for her to get shot not her not Baldwin, even if it was my loved one I would not punish someone for an accident if they held no responsibility

[@FromRootsToRadicals_INTP]

Yes but everyone gets charged for it.

[@josephbreaux2668]

@@mrsjayhoward responsibility had not been established. That's why there is an opportunity for a civil suit.

[@Speed.Racer.5]

Hopefully the victim's family will sue Baldwin into oblivion.

[@user-wn6tk1eh9e]

They CAN

[@monkeysue2442]

Who is shocked?

[@andrewmiller159]

Was there ever any evidence about where that live round came from??

[@bobbelcher678]

Apparently the person responsible for setting up the prop gun claims she took it from the box that came from the gun/ prop store wtv, and shifting the blame to them for sending live rounds instead of blanks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@therock8288]

​@bobbelcher678 if you don't know the difference between live and blanks you shouldn't be an armorer.

[@pgiando]

​@@bobbelcher678she absolutely should have noticed the difference.

[@pgiando]

​@therock8288 not blanks. Dummy rounds. Real case and bullet and no powder.

[@Aniche-u4j]

This was so wrong! God bless you Mr. Baldwin!!!!!❤

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

God bless America and you alec

[@geeewiz2231]

I knew he was innocent. Poor guy has to live with that death in his heart forever. GOD Bless you Alec.

[@HumanHamCube]

He's a horrible human being

[@Alyinaz]

Perfect call judge!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

We're talking book deal and movie rights too

[@Native_love]

How many innocent people have been wrongfully imprisoned by this DA? There needs to be a major investigation in New Mexico.

[@dogsloverbikerider488]

It is not his fault. Congratulations. It was the person who prepared for him.

[@coreystaton4129]

It’s almost like it’s the armorers fault for even handing him a loaded gun….crazy I know

[@loisfolk5492]

The prosecutor, the investigator, the crime scene tech, were a nightmare. The tech couldn’t remember anything. The investigator talked in circles, and the prosecutor should’ve known better. The prosecutor getting on the stand pretty much hung herself.

[@evangeliavitogiannis2995]

The biggest injustice. Money talks

[@coryjackson6944]

So.. just because he’s an actor with means he’s not entitled to fairness by the judicial system? 🤔 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@davidhyatt4754]

He should have never been charged..

[@paulettegautreau9270]

The prosecutor needs to be disbarred!!

[@taxthechurches946]

It's not the job of an actor to check if a prop gun is really a prop or not each and every time he is handed the item.

[@Teacher659]

Ummmm, yeah it is Leonardo.. if he did, she wouldn’t be dead. Another leftist walks free.

[@Txpo50]

lol…what? It absolutely is the responsibility of someone that is handed a gun to check if it’s loaded

[@walkingman9171]

@@Txpo50 LOL NO

[@russteek9]

Yes, it actually is.

[@loveamerica3426]

#1 rule of gun safety is that the person HOLDING THE GUN is responsible for keeping it pointed in a safe direction AND knowing the status of the gun (loaded or unloaded)

[@BryceJose97]

Offff course. Did anyone really think he would be punished for this? He’s far too rich & famous to actually face the consequences he should.

[@mandysim4315]

The truth will always come out. Love you Alex

[@janremus1539]

This case should never have been brought. The judicial system does work!

[@paulontheroad]

Whoever made the decision to hide evidence should be disbarred, or at the very least sanctioned.

[@Daywalker222]

Literally got away with murder!

[@user-yn7lw9fb7q]

Sound like a plan to me. Corrupt court.

[@dogcatparty7371]

7/12/2024 If Alec Baldwin had not been born, then the cinematographer would still be alive for her family! This is why all the 'super rich' should help make the vasectomy FREE to any adult male who wants it done!!! Ideally, Melinda French Gates should focus her new '1 Billion Fund to Help Women' on making the vasectomy FREE to any male who wants is done because this is REALLY THE FASTEST WAY TO HELP WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! Ideally, Alec Baldwin should not be allowed in front of any cinematographer, not allowed near any firearms, any film crew staff, out of respect for the shortened life of Halyna (not a typo!!!) Hutchins (not a typo!!!). Ideally, any man getting a vasectomy should get rewarded with a FREE 'fast food for life, three times a day' (including his children and the mother(s) of his children) in order to persuade millions to hurry up and get it done, before this deal ends (try to limit it to 'limited to the number of people allowed in or near each fast food outlet' for crowd control reasons). THIS COULD HELP EVERY FOOD BANK IN EVERY ZIP CODE ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! 8 billion people, and it is supposed to double about every forty years!!! This is incredibly important!!! Alec Baldwin is an incredibly boring person!!!

[@belindahowe2294]

He pulled the trigger then lied about it. I hope they retry him as the producer because he cut out safety standards

[@Papazipper9436]

Thank god! the prop people are 100% are at fault . Not the actor even if he mentally blocked pulling the trigger !

[@MrT13]

That’s why you don’t put liberal green haired democrats in charge of guns.

[@gilbarrett6873]

Why did the prosecutor think they could get away with this??? Meanwhile the victim doesn’t get justice.

[@barrydeck7300]

The person who handed him a loaded weapon is in prison.

[@travisstone6742]

He PULLED the trigger. He IS liable.

[@user-wn6tk1eh9e]

No new evidence will not back the old evidence But the family CAN sue Alec like they did OJ

[@Silver74-jo6xy]

Misconduct by the prosecutor. There appears to have been evidence concealment by the prosecutor.

[@GraziaPrimavera]

The fact remains Baldwin pointed the gun at Halyna, pulled the trigger and killed her. He may walk but this will remain on his conscience and will have to carry that burden till he dies.

[@llw53one]

I don’t believe that he should have ever been charged. It’s a serious tragical act, smh

[@Amanivajra]

Now let this man rest. He has been through enough

[@HumanHamCube]

Please.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Prayers for him her family and all victims of these prosecutors and law enforcements ineptitude and jaded procedures..hope he sues big time

[@mortalclown3812]

Fwiw, I've acted in film/TV for decades and in roles in which my character was required to use a gun. Our armorer's protocols were always concise, rigorous and reassuring - and this was in both feature and low budget productions. Live rounds on set are absolutely unheard of. To me, Baldwin's liability is as exec producer: it was a sloppy hire and that should cost him, but the criminal charges seemed specious.

[@jeanbarreto3531]

It was a ridiculous charge

[@kennyboy404]

Because negligent manslaughter is ridiculous

[@chuck7299]

He broke every single rule of safe firearm handling and killed a woman through his negligence. He needs to be held to account!!!

[@disastermaster1413]

Stop simping celebrities

[@Travis_lee]

@@chuck7299chill dude

[@BugsyBgaming]

@@chuck7299 He is a celebrity actor who thought the gun was safe and was a prop tool.....There was a person responsible for the negligent homicide and that's the person who brought and loaded live rounds into a movie set.....there is no way you are that ignorant to believe that its his fault.

[@chawnslopoke2619]

2 teir justice, if you're rich, you are above the law

[@cliffjones8809]

Baldwin might have been happier if he'd just done his time. A whole year and a half for killing someone!

[@13Liberty50]

BREAKING:This was a prosecutor with a political agenda not everything is a crime and not everyone is a criminal

[@SteveWithers]

Unless it's Trump. He's a criming criminal. No problem with evidence in Trump's case(s).

[@garysgarage.2841]

Except for Trump I'm gonna assume

[@johnmunro4952]

So the young armourer was Framed and the prosecution were trying to frame Baldwin too!

[@sacoacashless]

This goes to show that whomever has the best lawyers, has the best chances of getting their way in court. Hannah Gutierrez does have the money required to get the lawyer's Alec did.

[@adamnugent2137]

this is not misconduct, this is a crime

[@kendramckenna7312]

It should have been dismissed. The one responsible for the shooting is the women who handed the gun Baldwin.

[@NoBody-tz4fb]

Facts

[@StonedYoda84]

I disagree.. Noone is at fault.. it wasn't a live round.. the wadding in the blank is what caused the death.. It was simply a sad tragedy

[@AlanEmmons-qw6bg]

Word!!

[@richiec4120]

He pulled the trigger not her !! He's guilty !!

[@susieq6212]

Of course we all knew that he would get away with murder.

[@user-od7on3do7f]

Get a life

[@mr.niceguy4056]

Rich people sure are lucky in court.

[@valdecibessa5362]

They imploded their case...

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

So, if you're an actor you can put live rounds in a gun and murder...as long as you blame the armorer? Thats what im hearing. Its neglect to check ANY firearm before handling it.

[@dceplay]

You blame the armorer when it’s the armorer’s fault, as in this case.

[@n.b1434]

There never should have been ammo on set in the first place. Yes, you blame the armorer! Because you hire armorers to make certain... to make sure... all guns are safe and not loaded!! That is the entire purpose of their job!!😂 It is not the actors fault. Why would an actor think or question if an armorer is doing their job. Come on now. That is their responsibility. It is all very tragic but sadly she didn't do her job... what she was required and hired to do.

[@calvinblount5082]

2 tier clown system

[@samanthachristy8030]

Good - annoying that he was charged. Waste of resources. Someone handed him a gun with a bullet and, while acting, he discharged it (THINKING IT WAS NOT LOADED!). Ugh. The prosecutors knew it and tried to hide evidence to make a case. Ridiculous.

[@Peterswarahed]

He still has blood on his hands.

[@stevendelizasoain9237]

Any non-celebrity would be in jail?

[@jettserUK17]

Common sense prevails at last! The case should have never been brought forward in the first place! Kudos to that judge! 👏