Alec Baldwin’s Lawyers Get Fired Up, Says There’s Too Many Issues in “Rust” Trial

On the third day of trial, both defense attorneys for defendant Alec Baldwin, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas, reveal they believe this case has had too many issues. Spiro said, “I’ve been on many high-pressure cases, and there have been more issues in this case than I’ve had throughout my career.” Spiro also said he believes that state attorney Kari Morrisey has been signaling to witnesses on the stand. Nikas got furious regarding the conduct of the prosecution.
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Famed actor and movie producer Alec Baldwin was indicted on one count of involuntary manslaughter in January for the death of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died on Baldwin’s “Rust” movie set. Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for Hutchins’ death. She was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
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[@salvadorzamora236]

Alec’s lawyer’s put on a master class. Mic 🎤 drop!

[@JennyLouLou]

As did the judge. Yesterday the judge was struggling to control the courtroom but today she whipped it into shape.

[@Joy-qd8wj]

What a lovely professional judge. She's what judges should be. Very smart judge.

[@1224dlc]

She is in the league with Judge Newman who did Alec Murdaugh trial!

[@pnojazz]

The judge is a no BS judge!❤

[@rfarevalo]

Most U.S. Judges are like this judge. This is why the US legal system is considered the fairest or best in the world.

[@ARTWV]

Alec’s lead attorney was worth every cent of the $2100 per hour.

[@rancosteel]

If Alec Baldwin had put his defense council’s fees towards the production he could have hired a better crew and the trial would have never happened. He was great in The Shadow and Glengarry Glen Ross.

[@Dolly-6782]

​@@rancosteel... Or took the responsibility upon himself & safety checked the gun himself since it was in his hands before pointing the gun anywhere, the excuse of being a prop gun is Lame.

[@hilaryc3203]

The $2100 pays him and his legal team, who work very hard month after month on the case.

[@hilaryc3203]

@@Dolly-6782 Well, I guess he didn't, but that has zip all to do with his lawyer's fee.

[@DizzleDog]

@@Dolly-6782What kind of maniac puts live bullets in a gun that’s used on a film set? That’s who’s at fault. It’s not the actors job to quadruple check the firearm. He shouldn’t have said he never pulled the trigger though

[@stonecrestquilt]

That’s a smooth lawyer, right there! Polite, sweet looking and going in for the kill!

[@bordereau1]

The second defense counsel is; the first? Not so much.

[@almac9203]

Alex Spiro the lead defence attorney is getting all the credit but it is Luke Nikas that is the star. Luke Nikas outlined the argument for dismissal of the case based on prosecutor misconduct.

[@Peace2humankind]

JUDGE JUST THREW OUT THE CASE!!!!! JUSTICE!!!! THE DAY OF DIRTY PROSECUTORS IS COMING TO AN END!!!!

[@rachelsill79]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rogueamerican20]

No it isn’t.

[@kevinl3235]

Money well spent on these defense lawyers! Move over Lt. Daniel Kaffee.

[@sir_charles8465]

Yes it is ​@@rogueamerican20

[@lynx6124]

@@rogueamerican20 I doubt that!

[@conniebite8101]

Hmm. I noticed her doing that and thought it was a onetime thing. She raised her hand slightly to get a witness to stop talking. He did

[@jennifergoble]

I have been trying to find a clip or image of her doing it and somehow cannot. How is no one jumping on that????

[@tobybyrddash2322]

It appears this prosecutor targeted AB, she refused to let it go even though she didn’t have enough evidence. She was going to get him at all costs. That is not how our judicial system works. Shame on her and I believe she should suffer the consequences of her actions to the highest possible punishment.

[@time2132]

She allegedly quit

[@howdareyou41]

its how it works for GOP and under Trump. if Alec loved Trump this would never have gone to trial

[@MartinisnOlives]

@@time2132No she didn’t. It was another prosecutor on the team who quit. Actually, two or three people on the prosecution team have quit since the case’s inception.

[@pnojazz]

The prosecutor should be DISBARRED!!!❤

[@Mudamaza]

​@@howdareyou41 Wait, is the prosecutor a known Trump supporter?

[@patmont6598]

I don’t like Alec Baldwin, but I don’t think he could have reasonably known this gun was in anything other than a toy/prop. How could he know there was live ammunition? If it had not fired at Hutchinson, would another actor have been shot during a scene?

[@Voyager-dz7dr]

He did know. That was the issue for him. Mr. Baldwin didn’t exercise his 5th amendment right to self incrimination, he specifically told investigators that he KNEW it was a real gun lol. Not that it matters now, government made a fatal error.

[@BigHikeGuy]

@@Voyager-dz7dryeah the issue isn’t that it’s a real gun, it’s weather he knew there was live ammunition in the gun and not just prop bullets/blanks.

[@Voyager-dz7dr]

@@BigHikeGuy no. The issue is that he knew it was a real gun and a reasonable person could conclude that without checking the firearm yourself, pointing a real gun at another person and pulling the trigger could inflict serious bodily harm. That is the essence of willful disregard that resulted in culpable manslaughter.

[@kylejones9613]

No one gives a f*ck if you like Alec Baldwin or not, really.

[@enzoinfinity1]

@@Voyager-dz7drthe question is if he knew there was real ammo inside. He did not. Case closed. You lose.

[@jacobturnbow2158]

He made a great argument. It's unfortunate, because the ammo referenced is essentially irrelevant but this was the proper legal remedy.

[@DrunkComments]

It appears this judge suspected the dishonesty of this prosecutor for a long time. Has she ever gone through evidence with gloves before?

[@tobybyrddash2322]

Sounds like maybe Seth Kenny and the other girl that wanted to get Hannah fired need to be relooked at.

[@ToshioGodzilla]

Right💥too late now...gun is destroyed and bullets everywhere.. such a poor job by investigators

[@joannholmes8726]

Wow! This guy is well prepared.

[@almac9203]

​@@joannholmes8726the main lawyer Alex Spiro is getting all the credit but this lawyer is the one that is laying out the misconduct by the prosecutor. He is explaining it all in plain English.

[@shudtt09]

Many of these studio settings hire and fire people they know very well. They party together. Back-stabbing comes with the territory. Look at how Harvey Weinstein had his in/out crowd.

[@wandaruiz9814]

Outrageous they are setting him up 😱

[@Lei-AICPhD]

The moment Kari gave Sarah immunity and she threw ammo away I was immediately convinced that Kari is dirty. I understand Hannah was not responsible, and she loaded a live round in this gun, and she’s at fault, but not Alec.

[@lynx6124]

True!

[@JamesBoren]

"This is just a side issue" as Baldwin's defense lawyer almost poll-vaults up to the lectern. Just setting the stage for when they come swooping in for the big kill or win or whatever .....

[@nyccolm]

Shameful conduct by the prosecutor. I hope the case gets thrown out.

[@almac9203]

The lead investigator admitted that she consulted with the prosecutor and they decided to create a new file for the evidence rather than file it with the other Rust evidence. That is hiding the evidence. Luke Nikas Baldwin's lawyer explained why the case should be dismissed and the judge agreed

[@Susanna1953]

I learned Baldwin had two of the best lawyers in America. Proven by their history.

[@almac9203]

Alex Spiro got all the credit but Luke Nikas nailed the case for dismissal of the case against Baldwin. The judge really was given no choice but to dismiss the case. Kari Morrissey the prosecutor should be punished for her dishonesty.

[@cherbearVR]

Who are they

[@misst642]

@@almac9203both of them are amazing and one of the best NYC criminal defense litigators. Make no mistake here. Alec hired the best of the best

[@hsdonn664]

@@almac9203 You must be from QE haha. Both did well.

[@manuellaopao8036]

.....the trial sessions was so engaging ....its is like watching a Netflex movie for free...defense lawyers gave very convincing performance...

[@almac9203]

If you haven't watched Suits you should because the drama is very similar to this case.

[@manuellaopao8036]

@@almac9203 i am an avid of the Suits....yes, very similar...

[@quacker998]

Brilliantly wrapped up

[@mackabeats]

This is huge. I knew Seth Kenny had a hand in this.

[@BlackStump172]

The missing/ hidden piece of the jigsaw . 😡

[@tracymetherell8744]

During the other trial I kept wondering where the heck Seth Kenny was. It stank

[@killcamz24mota92]

See y’all back in few months when the actual truth of who brought the live ammunition is revealed. .

[@almac9203]

​@@tracymetherell8744he was granted immunity from prosecution. He even had a conversation with Sarah Zachary the prop master and Sarah Zachary threw away ammo before the police arrived on the crime scene and she was also given immunity from prosecution.

[@Sunset553]

I’m so relieved that the hidden ammo is already being dealt with in the trial.

[@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr]

Why? The source of the ammo is not relevant to this trial. No one has ever accused Baldwin of bringing real bullets to the set.

[@MayaGTK]

@@maryjaneshoe-fm4yrit’s def relevant. If no live round, no death

[@Sunset553]

@@maryjaneshoe-fm4yr Someone else might have intentionally made sure there were loaded rounds. This did come up briefly in Hannah’s trial how the prosecution ran into a dead end trying to prove Seth Kenny was responsible. Ms Hutchins death would be the responsibility of the person who intentionally supplied live rounds and poorly trained Hannah Gutierrez imo. There are other ways to argue the case. Imo Alec only removed the gun from the underarm holster. Hula was standing right there. There was no “pointing.” Idk if they showed the rehearsal video this time but you get a different idea than a regular point and shoot.

[@mitchellatwood4865]

@@MayaGTKdoesn’t matter, there are pictures and video of him pointing the gun with his FINGER on the trigger and thumb on the hammer. That is how a single action Army pistol works. What matters is Baldwin held the gun, pointed the gun, and had his finger on the trigger. He obviously did not check the pistol when it was handed to him. He did not open the loading gate, with finger off the trigger, pull the hammer back to the half cocked position, then rotate the cylinder 7 times slowly, to visually check that each of the 6 chambers were empty. ( 7 so you are sure you went passed your starting chamber). If he saw a round chambered, then he should have called for a stop, and ask why is this weapon loaded? They aren’t in court to find out how live ammo got on set, just that he was negligent and shot someone. It’s miss direction.

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

@@Sunset553 spin it how you want. they are all guilty for their role--finally and especially Alec. Nobody is more responsible than him

[@sgtzsquad]

Remember the defenses job is to raise a reasonable doubt. Obfuscation is one of the key tactics.

[@dyates6380]

Obfuscation ............ How long have you been waiting to work that word into a conversation? LOL. Just kidding. Old Seinfeld reference.

[@ShaggyRogers1]

@@BeardLAD We're not watching the same trial. The only thing that the prosecution has to prove is that he squeezed the trigger, which they have.

[@hotpotato4027]

Nice word, like it…😎

[@pugachevskobra5636]

Nice try buddy 😜

[@BlackStump172]

@@ShaggyRogers1There is reasonable doubt as they destroyed the gun . The live bullets on the table .

[@lidiapetre]

Wow, the prosecutor signaling witnesses WHILE testifying? How does she still have a job?

[@crystalakabeavergamingsubs9549]

I like this judge

[@Davidtyrell345]

I love how everyone in the comments are suddenly legal experts

[@MonkHoward]

seems like they are paying attention to details. this is an ability you seemingly lack.

[@Faretheewell608]

@@MonkHoward Why didn't the prosecution disclose this? Makes no sense.

[@rachelsill79]

​@@MonkHoward🤡

[@MonkHoward]

@@Faretheewell608 according to her testimony, she says she didn't feel it was relevant to the defense. unfortunately for her, it's not her decision to make. failure to disclose all evidence lead to the dismissal with prejudice. so they actually can't try him ever again. I agree it makes no sense, I personally feel like she willingly deceived the court, and the defense.

[@BlueSky-eb7ru]

I agree , also no shortage of ' armchair Generals ' either ..

[@Starfish2145]

The person who needs to be in jail is already in jail. Hannah Gutierrez was responsible for making sure that gun was safe. It is not the job of the *actor in a scene to double check a weapon that is handed to him which supposedly has been cleared by the prop master and the armorer! What part of this do you people not understand?

[@guytrimble8171]

Why would anyone expect a gun shouldn't be handled safely by an actor?

[@laceywhite4380]

I agree and I don’t even like Baldwin. Not even a little bit.

[@jvssocialmedia2459]

What part of Baldwin being documented as knowing you never even point a gun at anyone do you not understand. First rule. He broke it.

[@macsmith2013]

​@@jvssocialmedia2459Have you seen movies? Actors point guns at each other all the time.

[@taylorhappe8026]

A Brady violation is every defense attorney's dream. This should be renamed The Baldwin Violation 😂

[@GrizzlyUrsusArctos]

The judge. The blonde prosecutor. The Leo. Oh my what a calamity. So unprofessional

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Dirty from the first day ! The D.A. should be find and go in frontvof the BAR

[@brooke8567]

Should be "find"!!? Do you mean "fined" as in moniterily?

[@miemcintosh5247]

The prosecution must be at all times above reproach

[@conradsieber7883]

Agree with the defense.

[@wolke1955]

Same

[@TinyRanter]

Hilaaaaaaria sending pics of the prosecutor 😂

[@mattengland653]

No Habla Espanol

[@BrilliantAtTimes]

Everyone knew there was live ammo on the set. People were target shooting at cans on set.

[@evalynkulp461]

Yes! I saw those videos. The armorer Hannah was dressed up like a gunslinger shooting cans with live ammo. After the accident those videos were taken down.

[@bevmacdonald9008]

​​@@evalynkulp461 me too, but it was her boss Seth's idea to do that. No hourly wage crew member would have been so brazen on their own. That's how I knew right from the start that Seth was likely the one who brought the live ammo into play. Btw, that wasn't Hannah.

[@almac9203]

​@@bevmacdonald9008Seth Kenny has a conversation with Sarah Zachary and Zachary goes on to throw out a bunch of ammo before the police arrive to secure the crime scene yet Seth Kenny and Sarah Zachary both get immunity from prosecution! They conspired to destroy evidence and got off Scot free!

[@Scorpionbite8]

I saw the signaling also.

[@zuckerinternational7087]

Alex Spiro gets it done!💪

[@almac9203]

That is Luke Nikas Baldwin's other lawyer. Alex Spiro got all the credit but it was Luke that nailed the prosecutor!

[@zuckerinternational7087]

The guy shown speaking is Alex Spiro

[@hsdonn664]

@@zuckerinternational7087 The first one with hair is Spiro, the second one without hair is Nikas. You must have watched only the first couple of minutes.

[@zuckerinternational7087]

U r correct. I went back & watched more & realized that - thnx! Alex is everywhere!🙉

[@RogerBabsonVikingLuck17]

That was an excellently presented set of arguments, especially considering the pressure associated with the gravity of the outcome. You only get one bite at that apple.

[@joshuajones5021]

Mr. Baldwin is about to be acquitted

[@pattycakes1204]

Of course, he is going to get away without any accountability

[@G82Watts]

​@@pattycakes1204hell be paying alot of money.

[@macsmith2013]

Nope, case was already dismissed. With prejudice.

[@melonheadorion6083]

so, did i understand correctly that the defense is even claiming that the armorer was setup to be responsible by live ammunition being planted?

[@thomaswalsh3570]

No, she was just being lazy.

[@hotpotato4027]

The defence is mud slinging hoping some will stick somewhere, he’s awfully arrogant, probably why Baldwin chose him!

[@BlackStump172]

I don’t know but someone put them there . Maybe it was not her - interesting premise . Was it an accident or was it on purpose ? Seth?

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

Yes it seems that’s what they’re saying because someone wanted hannah fired! Crazy!

[@possumfriend2335]

Seth Kinney directly recommended Hannah and our her in armorer AND prop duties, on a film with dozens of guns and hundreds of different ammo types, knowing fully well she'd had one armorer job prior. The investigation was botched since Hancock allowed Seth to be privvy to information instead of treating him as a potential suspect from the start. Go listen again to the part of this video where the attorney outlines that and more. ​@@thomaswalsh3570

[@merndab2736]

Contaminated evidence, shame, why did it take so long for police to secure weapon and ammo? I believe Alec is innocent but if he is guilty, officials and prosecution failed . Who destroyed evidence =guilty party, in my eyes

[@independent-ts6ys]

Looks like the state tried framing Alec.

[@rachelsill79]

Okay Ray Charles

[@macsmith2013]

Or maybe too many people involved were incompetent. Then again, maybe he riled up the wrong people: not everyone liked his masterful Trump impersonations.

[@SomeInfamousGuy]

​@@rachelsill79Seethe.

[@KelseyPaige1984]

Why are the charging him!? This is ridiculous prosecutor's are given way to much power to destroy a person's life!!

[@ruthwarde6057]

He destroyed a persons life!!!!!!!!!

[@KelseyPaige1984]

@@ruthwarde6057 It was an accident what don't you understand the appropriate people were already charged and convicted. Case closed its NOT the actors responsibility to mess with the gun that's according to SAG guidelines.

[@carmellewis2466]

@@KelseyPaige1984 How do you know it was an accident? Maybe Baldwin as harrassing Halyna Hutchens and she was about to make it public and he silenced h

[@88jeebs]

Then why was the assistant director charged? If what your saying is true, only the armorer should have been. Dude was not just an actor he was running the entire show! He was the producer.

[@KelseyPaige1984]

@@88jeebs Because the director I believe did not allow the armorer in the church where the scene was being filmed and the director called the gun out as a "cold gun" when he handed it to Alec even though he had no training and absolutely should not have done that which is why he pled guilty because he knows he's wrong. EDIT: Also he was listed as executive producer but as everyone knows those titles mean NOTHING.

[@lionr1470]

How many live rounds did they have on this set and in this gun at the time of shooting? And what about other guns did they have live rounds in them?

[@philswaim392]

Theyre so jacked juiced and ready to absolutely pounce but court decorum keeps them restrained, calm, and taking their time to build the facts to bring their points. They look super credible, they keep the judge calm and focused attentively on every word, and they won

[@edwinmalachy]

Sloppy chain of custody. Just like OJ case.

[@voices_vary]

"I am aware of what you're saying." The judge has been continually unhappy with the prosecution, though her rulings have been above board.

[@alisonviscosi5518]

Why is there any live ammunition at all! On a movie set, totally pretentious movie set? Nothing makes sense!

[@royfr8136]

When the story came out..... I said - no way will he ever be in jail.... And he wont.

[@KelseyPaige1984]

And should he be? No that's insane his job is to ACT he is am actor they charged the Armorer and that is who was responsible, period!! You should not be allowed to just charge anyone 🙄

[@allanthomas6097]

Yes, he should. You are a know nothing individual when it comes to basic gun responsibility number one rule. Not 10th rule, not 3rd rule. First number one is to always asume a gun is loaded and treat as such. Period point blank, i workon movie sets and thwt ruke still aploes even if you are told its not This will be why hes found responsible.​@KelseyPaige1984

[@ruthwarde6057]

Baldwin is responsible for killing a woman on set. !!?????? Off course he’s responsible 😮😮😮😮😮

[@KelseyPaige1984]

@@allanthomas6097 If you do work on movies then you should know it's NOT the actors responsibility to mess with or check the gun according to SAG-AFTRA guidelines. In fact the guidelines forbid this and that's why he won't be convicted and why he should have not even been charged!

[@k9policexj]

​@@KelseyPaige1984 So was he handed the single action revolver with the hammer pulled back in the fully cocked position?

[@kimberley8902]

I see Ms. How do you say Cucumber, 🤣

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Niiiiice ! Lol

[@winkieblink7625]

A “still” picture won’t show a signal….will it?

[@KB-ns5vg]

They destroyed the gun??!! Why, it took up too much space?

[@anthonystephenson4157]

Will this have any effect on ms Guitierrez-Reed’s conviction?

[@FannyVonFluff]

That was a chef's kiss of an argument.

[@LadyPuddyCat]

The more I hear from this case (now dismissed) the more I think that the real bullet was purposely placed in the gun.

[@charlottesweatt2687]

Poor Alec! This is just criminal on the prosecution! Wow!

[@rckkeller9437]

Alec looks anxious. This trial is one of the first for me that I haven’t prejudged either side. Usually I have made my mind up before they pick a jury.

[@Andible]

Well hopefully you never serve on a jury lolol

[@jessicanasuti9952]

How did I miss this!! I have to say I like the defense attorneys!!

[@DarthJermz]

This is a politically motivated trial, the one who is responsible for the death is in jail. End of Story.

[@Sidneyyoungblood75]

Why is it politically motivated?

[@tricetaylor7918]

I believe it

[@miloteagan4273]

Cannot believe he’s on trial for what was an accident. Yet there are murders occurring every day everywhere including deaths of Police Officers that go unpunished. I wish him the best and hope for an acquittal. This is so ridiculous.

[@88jeebs]

People get charged because of accidents every single day. What makes him any different?

One person was shot and survived and another person was shot and is dead - Baldwin pulled the trigger and has some culpability in the whole event. He is the producer, the big cheese, the top banana, the boss, this is his show and its all on him.

[@Saltcracker007]

Jails are full of people that killed someone by accident

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

So all this because they wanted to fire hannah? Wow!

[@annfinnegan2791]

Prosecution very weak .

[@disastermaster3K]

Just as long as the jury isn’t

[@macb8309]

And arrogant. And pompous. And rude.

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

Sad times we now live in today. Alec Baldwin should take responsibility for destroying a family's future. 18 months is a slap on the wrist for a man his age. Meanwhile her children have a life sentence of being motherless with all of the consequences associated with that reality !

[@dvnlake6610]

He should go to jail for not making sure somebody was doing their job… he didn’t load the gun it’s not his fault 😂

[@Masta_Frog]

@@dvnlake6610 Blanks kill look at Jon-Erick Hexum. He killed that young lady and lied about pulling the trigger. Totally nonredeemable behavior. Apparently her life wasn't worth the due diligence of hiring a qualified armorer or following any basic fire arms safety.

[@karenmorris6608]

And his family gets to be on a reality show and get paid lots of money. While a family is hurting and suffering loss, you never get over it. Especially a child losing their mom.

[@AZEVALPINE1]

Any body who knows about guns is there is no such thing as a unloaded gun and you check the weapons yourself.​@@dvnlake6610

[@dvnlake6610]

@@Masta_Frog how do you accidentally get live ammo on set tho🤯🤔

[@Torontolaw]

This judge is on point!! She is very experienced just from watching her..

[@danielguja8541]

Lawyers are beasts

[@Mike-ol2dd]

Baldwin’s Attorneys Ninjas!!! Oooofa

[@J-my9477]

These prosecutors need to be more empowered with presenting their evidence. 🤦‍♀️

[@hollyshippy7417]

They need to be more intelligent. This is "Amateur Law Enforcement and Lame Prosecution At The OK Corral."

[@aarongreenfield9038]

The difference is pay grade, prosecutors usually get Some capped amount that the state pays, Private attorneys well, let's just say the sky's the limit.

[@mothersgauri4137]

@@hollyshippy7417 Agree. The "hostility" shown by some witnesses is not helping either. They are making themselves look guilty rather than simply presenting honest evidence in order to convict Baldwin.

[@maciektrybuszewski9964]

Witnesses are amateurs, not trained actors like lawyers.

[@johncalhoun786]

The bottom line is the gun did not fire by itself. Guilty as charged.

[@24kachina]

Judge has lost all control of this case, she's a trainwreck.

[@michael-4k4000]

Baldwin is as guilty as they come, it’s as simple as that! Baldwin shot Helena Hutchinson in warm blood?

[@AlyxCoe]

Too bad they didn't have the judge in the Jodi Arias case, Judge Sherry Stephens

[@jayseven5249]

Yes, she is. I am going to actually file a judicial complaint in regards to her, not holding a celebrity and contempt of court for walking out of a trial.

[@MayaGTK]

@@jayseven5249 …jury wasn’t there AND fully within a judge’s discretion even if they were

[@1k20a]

The judge has not lost control she is handling things in order they come to her. Yall just do not like that the State looks goofy.

[@AnthonyScottGames]

Why is the prosecutor not objecting for hearsay?

[@sjeb1967]

Its not in front of a jury!

[@MultiMagnis]

Nothing said or summarized by the def is hearsay in this side bar

[@jefferyk.spellerberg176]

Luke Nikas - I call him "The Guillotine"

[@EstherOberlander]

The judge is both beautiful and strong and straight and smart

[@Rick-N-Something]

As much as I dislike Alic Baldwin, I don't really think this case should have been brought

[@K10jak]

I wonder if HGR will be out on Monday, pending.

[@julesmisty]

Am I the only woman here who wanted to reach into my tv and fix the defense lawyers collar and center his tie? This makes my OCD go off the chart and distracts me from listening to what he's saying.

[@rainymctrixie1]

Defense is great. So much reasonable doubt in this case. Plenty of negligence over real live ammunition, before Alec ever touched that gun. The whole incident sounds like the whole incident was a sabotage.

[@amyfay5791]

None of that matters. He pointed it at her and we know that because she is dead. Guilty.

[@rainymctrixie1]

@@amyfay5791 No we know that because the dead woman asked him to. Is he to take DIRECTION on everything else she dictates except that request?

[@amyfay5791]

@@rainymctrixie1 that’s hearsay

[@kevinbultitude6472]

She supposed to be Law and Order!😂😂😂

[@miemcintosh5247]

This must be taught to each and every state.

[@mulemule]

*Did the first attorney say **_that the gun had been DESTROYED?!_* 😳

[@almac9203]

Yes. Baldwin's lawyers have been arguing that it was unfair that the prosecution destroyed the gun before they could test it themselves. You say the gun can't fire by itself but we can't test this because your expert destroyed it!

[@jdemartini9807]

Baldwin has great attorneys

[@Afro56]

Alec Baldwin should not be on trial at all. He is a professional actor. He is not a ammunition professional!

[@wintercame]

Agree. That was going to be their argument but corrupt prosecution gave them a big gift.

[@divemasterben]

Hannah Gutierrez should have received life in prison as the primary armorer who failed to reinsure the rounds were blank. She got so lucky with only a sentence of 18 months for killing an innocent person! I don't like Alec Baldwin but I believe he is not at fault due to the armorer's gross negligence! Hannah Gutierrez testimony is worth crap against Alec.

[@rachelsill79]

Get a clue. 18 months was the maximum she could receive.

[@VikingTiger001]

@@rachelsill79 Get a clue. Being responsible for the death of another human being who's raising a child deserves more than a buck and half. You're exactly what's wrong with society.

[@possumfriend2335]

Life in prison? You don't live in reality. The AD who took the gun from Hannah and walked to another location to hand it to Baldwin didn't check it either and told Baldwin it was clear got probation. Seth Kinney recommended Hannah and also hired her to split duties between props and armorer even though he knew every other armorer passed this job up because there are so many guns and ammo that needed overseen it really should have employed at least two experienced armored with assistants, yet he hired HALF a young inexperienced one.

[@bevmacdonald9008]

​@@possumfriend2335 Seth was bitter they wouldn't let him be both Propmaster and Lead Armourer. He vented about it in an interview on a gun rights podcast. He even tried to call it an example of cutting corners to save costs, which to me sounds ridiculous. I mean how does that save money, did he intend to charge more than two people's wages ? And if he were to do the two jobs, isn't it likely there would be job safety and quality issues from an overloaded to-do list? We learned in Hannah's trial that Sarah did not respect Hannah's authority as Armourer, that she was annoyed that Hannah had duties besides being her prop assistant, and that Sarah wanted her fired (without just cause)...oh, and also that Sarah and Seth were romantically involved.

[@bevmacdonald9008]

​@@possumfriend2335 Seth hired her. His PDQ prop business employed her. Seth was ticked off that they wouldn't let him be Lead Armourer

[@nanaingallswilder7363]

Is that Mrs Baldwin behind Mr Baldwin?

[@LouSassoleSledgecock_III]

She’s from Spain today 😂

[@ecast1500]

Fired up as in baldwin pulled the trigger without checking the gun and killed her. If he was pointing at his own head he would have checked

[@jayseven5249]

Exactly. End of story. GUILTY

[@johnduso8574]

It should be dismissed the prosecution is corrupt

[@dangerzone6372]

How is the prosecution corrupt?

[@Paris_1217]

Baldwin murdered an innocent woman & mother of a young boy he needs to go to prison

[@Blessed_be_Israel]

Why woukd they use a real gun and real bullet its beyond me i dont think baldin is a murderer he was just making a movie i dont think he knew that bullet was real ,?

[@Saltcracker007]

It doesn’t matter, he is responsible for the gun he was in possession of. He is also responsible for every bullet fired from said gun.

[@thomaspetrungaro]

@@Saltcracker007nope

[@Norp-i7m]

Space comma question-mark

[@macsmith2013]

​@@Saltcracker007BAFTA regulation apparently say the exact opposite.

[@macsmith2013]

​@@Saltcracker007Sorry, I didn't read your username before I replied. Carry on please.

[@thepea27pod]

He is correct, Baldwin pointed the gun, cocked the gun and pulled the trigger. Case closed, guilty.

[@ScottM94]

If a chef poisons someone’s food, do you blame the server that handed them the dish? Of course not. Two people checked the gun and confirmed that it was COLD. Baldwin was not at fault.

[@thurin84]

@@grandmaida7819 guilty of killing someone.

[@thurin84]

@@scottbaxendale323 you obviously have NEVER HELD A FIREARM.

[@Saltcracker007]

@@scottbaxendale323 have you ever read the gun safety manual for movies?

[@scottbaxendale323]

@@thurin84 Tell that to my Calico M950.

[@joesezzz4324]

Where's the pic of her signalling witnesses

[@January.]

Title writer: *There ARE too many issues. USE CORRECT GRAMMAR

[@AskAlex1999]

I said the same!

[@RemoteCamper]

Why was this lawyer allowed to say a whole hearsay speech?

[@ErinAbou]

This was not in front of the jury.

[@MayaGTK]

whatever side is opposing has to appropriately object

[@96per58]

did you even watch the trial? Or just KZbin clips?

[@lukyluk13]

He won.

[@RemoteCamper]

@@lukyluk13 he didn't win. It was dismissed.

[@Asidebar]

None of the attorneys defense and state nor the judge are impressive. They all lack!

[@tonytoloczko5243]

I luv the judge.

[@tonytoloczko5243]

Take it under😂 advisement

[@January.]

*, defense or state, including the judge, are impressive. They all lack competence.

[@loopy1159]

But u are 😂😂😂😂😂

[@leonardodalongisland]

Neither is your attempt at a logical/correct sentnece.

[@kipmiller8693]

Notice how they keep looking prosecutor when the testify.

[@tony8354586]

Responsibility falls on the person pulling the trigger….negligence in making sure that gun didn’t fire a live round!

[@kelleylynch4490]

Here's the actual issue: In New Mexico, involuntary manslaughter is defined as manslaughter committed in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection.

[@tony8354586]

@@kelleylynch4490 very interesting…..

[@victoriaaustin3189]

He’s got a great defense lawyer 🎉

[@roccodante5867]

We need this judge in florida to replace crooked aileen cannon

[@rachelsill79]

Or you could just keep crying.

[@steveducell2158]

A real gun was used in a scene where a fake gun could have been used. Baldwin the actor / producer OK'd the use of a real gun ( why ???) Baldwin never checked for fake bullets or even if the gun had bullets Baldwin pointed the real gun at the victims ( why ??? ), the gun goes off. One injured, one dead. Baldwin has to be responsible at some level.......... All of this is a bunch of deflection.

[@Highlander1432]

Who brought real bullets to the set in the first place ? Whonwas supposed to be in charge of the weapons ? Actors are supposed to be weapons experts now ?!

[@jvssocialmedia2459]

@Highlander1432 Actors must follow the number one rule of not pointi g a gun at anyone. Baldwin is on record knowing this safety rule. Very basic. He ignored it, someone died. His fault.

[@carlathomas6257]

The armorer is always in charge of weapons and bullets.​@@Highlander1432

[@lynneuribeross2695]

Has anyone asked who was it that brought the live rounds to the filming location!!!!

[@StellaChristelle]

Ostensibly it was Hannah GR

[@88jeebs]

There was an entire investigation to figure it out. They couldn't trace it but most likely the Armorer

[@killcamz24mota92]

@@88jeebsmost likely doesn’t cut it. They need to find out who brought it with 100% certainty!

[@88jeebs]

@killcamz24mota92 they know now I believe.

[@Lilmoregood]

I think that he probably won't do hard time but pay heavily out of pocket. I think it's a disgrace that the movie is still in progress. That shows character and to be planning a TV show while this trial is going on is also disgraceful. If someone accidentally k someone in his family he would definitely drag them down. He should pay his dues and I hope justice will be served.

[@BlackStump172]

He is still going to lose money . Do the family know about the movie being finished ? I thought that the husband was involved in it ?

[@joshuaDstarks]

Baldwin’s lawyer is amateur hour personified. Baldwin pulled the trigger. The trigger he lied about pulling.

[@WalkaboutBridge]

Without remorse. He’ll be studied for a long time as an example narcissist, one who will never find himself at fault here or anywhere else imo 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@armedfarm3429]

@@WalkaboutBridge That's what bugs me so much is the fact that Baldwin didn't have any feelings of remorse at all, nothing. Didn't care about anything except himself staying out of trouble.

[@WalkaboutBridge]

@@armedfarm3429 Agreed. Her poor family having to watch his smug face too. I despise his smirk every time his lawyer thinks he’s making a point. Something tells me that the jury sees it and feels it too. Crazy they were arguing not to allow his demeanor immediately following the shooting to be allowed into court. Because it came off cold and callus and like Alec didn’t care 🙄 Yeah, it sure did come off like that ..

[@jamaldee2355]

His acting as a gunslinger obviously he’s going to pull the trigger he just wasn’t aware of the real bullet because it’s not his job to check the gun

[@ruthcarter1360]

Shame, the defendant is crying about all these petty things, but he is the reason the lady is dead! What a disgrace

[@cfloyd199]

That dudes wife never wins an argument

[@Sunshine22896]

Oh Seth Kenny has more law suites coming his way He even had Sarah throw them away

[@verigabs]

Poor Halyna and her family. I think this situation was a result of many people’s negligence and incompetence. So sad.

[@JockBoi84]

@timcast this lawyer sounds just like Tim Poole