Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Movie Shooting Trial Dismissed After Prosecutors Withheld Evidence

On day three of the Alec Baldwin trial, things stayed heated as Baldwin’s defense attorney hammered numerous witnesses on alleged hidden evidence. Defense attorney Alex Spiro got irritated and even threw his hands up when questioning a detective. Later, a hearing took place where Spiro claimed he had “never seen so many issues during a trial.” This led up to state prosecutor Kari Morrissy taking the stand herself where she was hammered about withholding evidence and calling Baldwin derogatory name. Judge Sommer ultimately dismissed all charges against Baldwin due to the state withholding evidence.
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Baldwin’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. A judge will rule on these issues after hearing motions from the prosecution and Baldwin’s defense. Baldwin was indicted on one count of involuntary manslaughter in January for the death of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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[@2A.Freedom]

This is absolutely WILD. Judge handling and examining evidence, prosecutor on the stand, judge questioning witnesses..

[@Jpfinn3408]

So nice to see a judge like this after watching Aunt Bev in the Karen Read trial.

[@Stefunny99]

@@Jpfinn3408ABSOLUTELY!

[@MeadTheValkyrie]

@@Jpfinn3408I said that too! Judge Auntie Bev Vader needs to take notes. I really hope she is investigated and disbarred. It is too much to hope she would be indicted.

[@christopherknox7009]

I am sure the Liberal twit Judge had no experience to review the evedence like she did. Evedence which could not be confermed had anything to do with the case. Liberal twats were just grabbing and running with the first opertunity to let Alec Baldwin off the hook for shooking the poor girl. Entitled Liberal Hollywood at its more pothetic. They were looking for anything to stretch to let him get away with murder.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

7:36:18 when the judge takes over questioning then you know something terrible wrong is going to happen to the prosecution...

[@donnaj257]

I respect this judge. She handled this case legally and did not let the fame of this case escalate. Closed it down.

[@klaj6595]

Other than the face she let Morrisey run amuck during objections 🥴

[@texasgina]

That prosecutor ugggggg I hope she doesn’t talk to her kids like she does in court

[@jennifergoble]

@@klaj6595that was driving me nuts. Glad this circus is shut down. I feel bad that for the victim and her family, but this should not have been a criminal charge. I wonder what will happen with Hannah’s case now.

[@justme9794]

She freed a criminal on manslaughter because of the fame. No respect for this judge!

[@BenDubya]

She uh…check notes..followed the law, you dolt.

[@Leigh3420]

This DA is having a nervous breakdown on the stand. Who calls themselves to the stand. I cannot believe what a historic day it was today.

[@johnnyh8731]

Corrupt DA should be INVESTIGATED & DISBARRED!!!! 🤬

[@bridgwll]

She said she would & the judge took her up on the offer. Probably most wouldn’t.

[@Ms.Andrist]

@Leigh3420 Prosecutor is a true scumbag

[@ianflood5252]

That was wild, even the defense attorney looked in complete disbelief of what he was seeing. Surely don't answer questions you aren't being asked in court is like, law 101

[@curiousorange8232]

@@ianflood5252 and then 9:03 -9:04 😮

[@minkdeville123]

"Never interrupt your enemy when she is making a mistake." Napoleon Bonaparte Respect to the defence.

[@abbadabbba232]

If I'm a prosecutor, if there's ANY POSSIBILITy a court might find something I have relevant, I'm erring on the side of caution and giving it to the defense. Period.

[@user-xb5pn4dn4v]

i mean you have to its the law its a court might find its that if you have evidence it has to be submitted it isnt optional this isnt tv with surprise evidence lmao

[@MeadTheValkyrie]

I would suspect everything would or SHOULD be turned over so the defense could do their own investigation. I would also hazard a guess that the prosecution does not get to decide what is evidence and what is not. I guess what I’m saying is, they can’t decide what is NOT evidence.

[@michaelose6678]

“I don’t recall” … phrase of the trial

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

@@michaelose6678 nothing unusual there🤷🏻‍♀️. Have you watched many other high profile trials?

[@jsl1866]

🤕

[@voodoom5880]

Worst scientists and investigator ever

[@MeadTheValkyrie]

Morissey is SO disrespectful to the Judge. Instead of saying, “May I have a moment your honor?” She says, “hold on. Give me a minute.” She has no respect for the position of the judge.

[@geekstomper5562]

judge is a person. a human nobody special not some divine being lol half these judges have horrible secrets too

[@jlc6923]

​@@geekstomper5562Actually the judge IS special. That is why they sit up higher than anyone in the room. That is why they are addressed as "Your Honor".

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

8:03:15 "and you all agreed to put it on a separate file" this is where this case unravelled. The lead investigator admitted that she and the prosecution actively took a crucial proof from sight. After this the judge had to throw the case away.

[@patriciagrant4913]

I think the judge suspected something shady was going on with the prosecutor.

[@JennyLouLou]

​@@patriciagrant4913Morrissey is a control freak, acting like she's the judge. Still can't believe this all happened!

[@cpanic1153]

Alex Spiro played this court like a fiddle. I’ve never seen a defense team so effectively put the prosecution on trial.

[@texasgina]

He’s incredible and earned his $2000 an hour

[@TitaniumTurbine]

That saying generally has a negative connotation, but figuratively speaking - yes. I was a little worried about his performance at the start but he quickly warmed up and worked the witnesses quite impressively. To add, I wouldn’t be surprised if the heavy media presence threw everyone off a bit anyways, I’m sure it’s a little anxiety provoking knowing that thousands are watching your every move live online and on TV. Lol

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

@@cpanic1153 That’s not saying much. I’m just happy that I don’t have to watch that blonde prosecutor walk around in Megan Markle cosplay anymore. Never met a wrinkle I didn’t like.

[@TeresaMom1]

Defense Attorneys like Alex Spiro don't come cheap thats for sure but his skill is also why he's expensive.

[@Classicamantiq]

@@TeresaMom1 Harvards best, Morrisey is many many rungs below.

[@patriciagrant4913]

EPIC!! I've never seen a defense attorney grill a prosecutor under oath, so brilliantly!!!!!

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

Kari Morrissey is arrogant, full of herself. She wanted that 15-min of fame. The other prosecutor resigned cause she didn’t want the trial to be public. But Kari Morrissey wanted so desperately to be household name, instead now she is prime example for law school.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

@@e.abrahamovich8981oh stop. And you think those defense attorneys weren't ... especially that smug, arrogant, cocky one?

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

@@kimberlybellefontaine1215 what you don’t understand is the prosecutor put her career on the line, the Brady violation is the most serious misconduct preventing due process. Small town prosecutor wants a big name fish for the wall

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

@@e.abrahamovich8981 I'm not referring to that. And you cannot know what someone's intent or motivation is anyway, whether in this case or outside of it, so that's totally beside the point. MY point was that she was NO more arrogant (and I actually think she was less) than the rude, cocky, smug defense attorney. You cannot love one while hating on the other ... unless you're biased, of course.

[@lovelanguageari7551]

@@kimberlybellefontaine1215the defense attorney is allowed to be that way because his only obligation is to his paying client. The state/prosecutor, on the other hand, has an obligation to be fair, impartial, and provide justice for the tax payers and citizens who are paying for this trial. You need to watch more court cases if you think Baldwin defense is out of the norm here

[@realDesertRat]

This case will be studied for many many years to come. Great job, defense team!

[@yl9941]

There is nothing to study. Just incompetent prosecution

[@SatoshiAR]

If these are the prosecutors in New Mexico, its no wonder Saul won all those cases for his clients

[@endless_universe2023]

well, she won Hanna's case

[@cmfrtblynmb02]

@@endless_universe2023 probably pulling the same tricks and she will get a mistrial

[@RevanHorner]

Prosecutor completely screwed up.

[@IMTC-ri9jw]

She should never ever prosecute another case again!!

[@deeandrew38]

I find her abrasive to begin with. 🤮

[@azraelian3098]

also possible she got paid

[@lotstodo]

​. Is she the one who lied about the live ammo being on set?

[@DementiaDon]

Prosecutor screwed up by bringing criminal charges in the first place.

[@AshweeElauraDannon]

Kari Morrissey was a piece of work! Her demanding demeanour and verbal attitude frustrated me to bits! She truly acted as though she was controlling the court! Hiding evidence in this case is absolutely atrocious! I'm glad the Judge saw this as well, you could clearly see she was fed up, the lack of responsibility and accountability from the analysis team and forensic team, is a true reflection of law enforcement!

[@hall2ify]

It was coming along time from the last case she was to cocky and taught she could bully the defence but they nipped her in the bud before it started

[@metal--babble346]

you'll notice the trendy KZbin lawyers offer no opinion of Morrissey messing up this investigation. She makes ALL lawyers look bad.

[@urbrt2653]

6:46:39 PROSECUTION TAKES THE STAND AND GETS GRILLED BY THE DEFENSE MOMENTS LATER.

[@deborahkociolek486]

Shes a fool ! Wow

[@qwerty11111122]

Thanks! A little early, but thanks!

[@TitaniumTurbine]

@@qwerty11111122 Don’t read the comments! There’s always subject matter spoilers!

[@JanSmith-cp4ul]

And the prosecutor insisted she herself take the stand, even though the defense and the judge agreed it wasn’t necessary. She trapped herself with her arrogance.

[@matrixfan58]

​@@TitaniumTurbinelol they mean the time tag is a bit early, which it is.

[@sp4604]

the cops botched it as well as the DA. there was never a solid case

[@justme9794]

The only case is Baldwin pulled the trigger, ignore safety protocals, and lied about it.

[@JK-jj9ko]

What case did they have on hanna when all the live bullets came from seth kenny

[@BenDubya]

Lol. Ever worked on a movie set before?

[@gregpit1964]

@@JK-jj9ko because it's her job to inspect every round of ammunition put into the gun

[@klove5765]

@@sp4604 Nothing new, DA office do this all the time and the Police, and Judge's see it all the time, but when your a minority Judge's don't let that get in the way when they think your guilty, so they're picking and choosing what cases to toss

[@lmfao7558]

Dismissed when you hide evidence. Shame on the prosecutor. Poppell is snarky. The corporal is sketchy when it comes to truth telling.

[@Ms.Andrist]

The entire prosecution side and law enforcement SUCKED. Typical lying MAGAts.

[@poppyc4292]

So snarky!

[@TheBmco99]

@@lmfao7558 pretty sad when the man killed somebody and he gets off because the prosecutor hides evidence unbelievable

[@timspooner59]

Poppell was arrogant and evasive until the truth wrung out of her. No doubt who pays her wages

[@Rachelstark27]

You ever meet someone and want to buy them a blow dryer for their bath tub?? Lol😅

[@russianxcoiladventures9477]

These highly skilled defence lawyers are ripping law enforcement lately and exposing them as very inadequate. Wow 😢

[@Slakker79]

Props to cameras in the court room creating transparency creating oversight because people are fed up with corruption. And also kudos to the defense but this judge is the star. A judge that honors truth. Finally.

[@erickab8533]

I would just like to make a comment about all the people that were in live chat during this trial. Constantly saying the defense is desperate, the defense is struggling, that defense had a plan, and just got this case dismissed. He was Worth every penny. I’ve never seen anything like this in a trial. Shows once again, the prosecutors and SOME cops just want to win, they don’t care about the full truth and act shady

[@samanthabv]

Agree wholeheartedly.

[@MKUltra42]

100%

[@BradTheThird]

I could tell the whole time that the prosecution was not doing well. I came in to the trial ready to see Alec go away, but the defence swayed me the other way. I went to work not long after the jury was dismissed and came back to see the title changed to "CASE DISMISSED" I have some catching up to do.

[@MKUltra42]

@@BradTheThird Me too! The one day I decide to give myself a break from watching trials. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@amydaniels6442]

💯 agree with you!

[@LexingtonB09]

This was a MASTERCLASS in criminal defense and a master class in what NOT TO DO if you’re a prosecutor. Also a masterclass on how to Judge a trial fairly. I mean this day was like watching a movie! Couldn’t look away.

[@MKUltra42]

I stayed up until 2 a.m. last night watching, it WAS like a movie! I’d never seen anything like it.

[@LexingtonB09]

@@MKUltra42SAME! I binge watched this thing!

[@ChrisTine-ou7nz]

Same. Stayed up all night watching Day 1 & 2.

[@siddharthv2900]

So true!

[@zanpsimer7685]

Morrissey was back on her heels the entire hearing. Given the evidence that was obviously buried and her ongoing condescending attitude throughout this entire trial, it was satisfying to witness.

[@Agooden2]

The prosecution doesn’t get to decide what is relevant or not. Period!

[@JennyLouLou]

Jaw dropping and unimaginable!

[@MKUltra42]

2:39:14 This is wild. I’ve never seen a judge dig into a box of evidence and start sifting through it.

[@jacobgallant8902]

@@MKUltra42 seriously with gloves on everything I was like what is happening rn

[@jennifergoble]

She even had to ask how to open the bag and said, “this is rare.” What?!

[@endless_universe2023]

actually I think it's something to respect her for. She wanted to examine the "hidden" evidence by herself and in front of the lawyers . Great work.

[@stargazer7644]

You still haven't seen a judge dig into a box of evidence. She opened an envelope.

[@JayAllenification]

Best exchange and where the defense lawyer nails it starts at 7:38:00 and ends at 7:40:00

[@amandacumberbatch4402]

2:42:04 when Baldwins lawyer said “this is really bad” they knew they had the judge on their side

[@01bigtrev]

I’m only watching bits and pieces from links like yours and the crime scene technician sounded guilty as well after this as well. Very cagey stuff.

[@DOLfirst]

Evidently Erlinda Johnson resigned today "because of a disagreement". I guess my read on Prosecutor Morrissey wasn't far off. She seems like someone who isn't easy to be around, never mind work with.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@DOLfirst Morrissey put the moves on her 😜

[@DOLfirst]

@@jonnieinbangkok 😆

[@Lightecojak]

She just did an interview where she said that during the lunch break, she told Morissey they should ask for the case to be dismissed because of the evidence not being shared properly but Morissey refused so she quit the case.

[@bridgwll]

@@Lightecojakany proof or link?

[@wilber53]

Johnson was added to the team not until March. She was never told of this evidence that was never submitted.

[@cperm1]

Oh, look! Miss Poppell doesn’t have that cocky smirk on her face. Go figure….. And that pedestal that the prosecutor set herself up on has crumbled! 🤣 Well done Judge! 👏👏👏👏

[@joesmith1946]

"Is there any other evidence you've hidden from the defense?" What a great question.

[@Bamkoed]

Alec's lawyer is a beast

[@misst642]

One of New York’s FINEST. Straight from Harvard

[@osmosisjones306]

That's why he charges $2k/hour 🤑

[@endless_universe2023]

Luke and Alex - both are great

[@JanSmith-cp4ul]

Morrisey’s comment to the press, “We are proud of the work we did.” Apparently your team was not. They all resigned. You should not be speaking for the ethical folks that quit. You’ve done enough damage.

[@katherinebaker785]

omg the prosecutor .. Annoying AF.

[@texasgina]

Right? I never liked her. She’s extremely condescending and obviously a scammer

[@deborahparks1296]

Agreed.😖

[@deeandrew38]

Worse than Lally from Karen Read trial.

[@JennyLouLou]

She took matters into her own hands. Unbelievable!

[@armastat]

Personally I was disgusted by the defense lawyer, His questions were way over the top. reminds me of a democrat politician at a congressional hearing.

[@user-um8cb6ml2s]

She just wanted a win no matter what. Alec was never going to be guilty. It wasn’t his job to load the gun.❤

[@Kharsonist]

His guilt is not tied to this dismissal. The prosecutor just did not follow protocol recklessly

[@endless_universe2023]

you really don't get how gun safety works. go listen to Hanna's trial. Or just George Clooney's reply to that case if you cannot handle that attention span

[@Colin_Robinson_EV]

I wonder if Keanu checked his 1000 plus rounds per JW film 🤔 probably Not..

[@normagiraldi6777]

Crime scene tech is clearly showing signs of guilt. Those snippy responses are clear indication of guilt for not being completely forthcoming and honest. Her credibility and future is on the line.

[@howlongisnow791]

quite rare to witness a literal slam dunk unfold before our eyes

[@MrGrumpyGills]

Literal is the wrong word in this context

[@jessieb7290]

Like watching “legally blonde” 😂

[@dgod62]

3 corrupt women - Morrissey, Hancock & Poppell I hope all are unemployed by Monday morning.

[@RICHROCC6863]

@@dgod62 in the world we live in they will get a promotion probably

[@brandybiscoff9685]

You are echoing my exact thoughts about those 3. They ALL rub the wrong way. Sara Zackary too- but she is not with law enforcement and doesn’t have the same ethical obligations.

[@colleendahl5212]

I agree

[@Ms.Andrist]

100% agree with you. Scumbags.

[@MaxwellsDemon9]

sorry you can't get laid, that must be awful for you bro

[@sharynward6900]

Judge Sommer was critical to this dismissal..she could see the evidence withheld was so very important and this jerk of DA , Morrissey needed to be brought down. This is absolutely fantastic

[@edwardpleasant14]

Unbelievable! This should NEVER have happened! What were they thinking?????

[@sabrinathomas6262]

Winning at any cost

[@ongeziwebesi23]

They were not thinking just useless and arrogant pricks set on their way

[@colink.4868]

Every single one of their cases needs to be fully reviewed.

[@Pietro97007]

Agreed. Who else is sitting in prison right now because crucial evidence was withheld from the defense. Every case needs to go in front of a judge again.

[@debk5325]

I bet Hannah is out by Monday

[@Ms.Andrist]

We need MORE judges like her, and Chutkan, and Merchon...

[@davianne70]

My sister, Mary Anderson is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge in WA State in the upcoming general election (November, 2024) -- she is absolutely the fair, unbiased, experienced judge like the ones you mentioned that we need more of!!

[@fortylovestyle2789]

Morrissey just can’t help herself! The way she talks to the judge is ridiculous. She’s so cocky she gets in her own way. Even worse than in the first trial.

[@endless_universe2023]

yep!

[@stephanypasnin1474]

The smirk on Hancocks face so irks me. This is someones life your playin with. I hope Alec sues them all

[@JazzyScat]

That was Poppel the crime scene technician. She was defiant and sneering and so red all over. Hancock is the long hair red head officer.

[@chrisstewart5992]

Typical LGBTQ attitude

[@chriscma1]

@@JazzyScat Hancock looks like she rose through the ranks by being someone's girlfriend.

[@JennyLouLou]

8:27:38 "Make sure Ms Morrissey stays sequestered during the break." This speaks volumes. Her career is over.

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Forget Rust, a courtroom drama has just dropped into our lap. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit

[@bridgwll]

Rust sequel

[@marilynnirkkola3483]

This would make a great movie.

[@sgibson5797]

Hannah now has a strong case for appeal and the whole of the prosecution team should resign and be charged.

[@OldJamestown]

Jack Ryan: [in Russian] A little. It is wise to study the ways of one's adversary. Don't you think? Captain Ramius: [in English] It is.

[@russianxcoiladventures9477]

Love how the assistant to the Da jumped off the sinking ship with the last life vest. 😅

[@whatareuthinking1]

A lot of people bad at their jobs and the defense pointed it out. How much does this happen with bad attorneys and they don’t fight for their client?

[@atiramuhaimin5832]

I’m happy for this man and his family. This was a tragic accident.

[@ninjaguyYT]

He looks like the guy from 3rd rock from the sun with that lady that looks like Sara Palin (Tina Fay?)

[@demi8890]

You do realise that he didn't prove his innocence, yes? The case was dismissed because the Prosecutor hid information that didn't matter to the case (even though the information wouldn't have changed anything, the State not disclosing it caused the dismissal). Alec still broke safety rules and pulled the trigger of a gun he was not supposed to, resulting in a mother's death. He won't be going to jail for it, but his career and reputation is forever affected, he has lost nearly all of his fans after that infamous interview he did. So yes, happy for his family to be done with this mess, but Alec is still going to pay for his mistakes on that set every day here on out.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

@@demi8890 The problem with your theory/viewpoint is - no actor is required to check firearms. An armorer who was a state witness in HGR’s trial testified to that back in February. The armorer is there to absorb that responsibility as is the 2nd AD to be the second set of eyes. Requiring actors to become gun owners in order to act is ridiculous. He wasn’t looking to be a gun owner, he isn’t a gun owner, and he was told the gun was “cold”. The only people who don’t understand how things work on a movie set by now are the people biased by right-wing media as they have chosen to replace facts with emotions.

[@karliann1]

Judge Gull and Aunty Bev could use a refresher on the law from this judge. 👏 Bravo

[@StephStauffer]

@@karliann1 I live in Ft Wayne and I must say Allen County is CORRUPT!! They take land away from farmers and throw people away for life over shotty evidence and bad rulings.

[@SynthD]

What’s this mean for Hannah. The same evidence was withheld from her legal team too.

[@Mk101T]

Whether he knew is not the metric ... was he culpable in the negligent act of some ones death . To say he was , would make all armorers lose their jobs .

[@Mk101T]

All actors would now have to be the 100% line of defense . Cuz they be Culpa . Nobody gona trust some middle man to load their gun .

[@88jeebs]

Not sure but I don't think so because she provided it. They didn't have this until after her trial ended.

[@Mk101T]

Price of acting with a gun goes up 10,000%

[@MrNobody10000]

@@Mk101Thaha right. I see it now. It’s just going to balance out inflation really.

[@deborahkociolek486]

Because you dont like someone you dont hide evidence Even Hannah ´s case should be looked at Very sad that a person died in this tragedy Bless her and her family 🙏

[@DigitalLearnAcademy]

I agree 100 percent

[@chriswylie253]

It's terrifying to think how many times Prosecutors have done this with people that couldn't afford Baldwin type lawyers.

[@MrPotterb33]

She should be charged or lose her job at least, and I don't care for Baldwin

[@Wellness-lk3he]

This prosecutor's arrogance is astounding and scary given the public responsibility she was empowered with....

[@endless_universe2023]

and the budget for this investigation

[@JeffSherlock]

People think this means that Guiterrez is innocent. They just do not get it. She is guilty of neglegence. She failed to do her job properly.

[@almac9203]

Hannah is guilty but she has grounds for a mistrial. Her team was denied evidence that they could have used to defend her because of prosecutor misconduct. The prosecution said she brought the live ammo to the set and then hid the evidence that she didn't. That's a mistrial.

[@SynthD]

@@almac9203 exactly. People don’t seem to understand that it doesn’t matter how guilty she is, she didn’t receive a fair trial.

[@brandybiscoff9685]

Yep! And it is definitely still possible that Hannah AND Seth Kenny are guilty, in their own ways for their own roles. Seth acted suss from the get go, and police seemed very naive about Seth.

[@slugtoenail]

​@@SynthDwell she did, but it will probably be overturned because of this totally irrelevant piece of evidence. Baldwin probably would've been guilty too, btw.

[@Ms.Andrist]

Typical coming from a man.

[@zerothree332]

The moment the prosecutor insisted she wanted to take the stand, I knew it was over. I knew Alex Spiro was going to tear her apart. This dismissal is for sure going to play a big part in Hannah Gutierrez’s appeal.

[@chrisstewart5992]

🤦🏻‍♂️. You have no idea what you’re talking about. This evidence was not turned in to the state until after her trial. They didn’t have it

[@zerothree332]

@@chrisstewart5992 I’m well aware of that. You’re not the only person who watched the trial !

[@vitaflo]

It was over at 8:02:24 when the judge asked who decided to list the ammo evidence under a diff case number and Hancock said it was her, Poppel and the Prosecutor. After that the prosecutor knew the case was over and was just trying to save herself.

[@stargazer7644]

I don't see how. This evidence was offered to Hannah's defense team before the end of her trial. They didn't want it because it was unfavorable to her case. These rounds originated with her father. It makes it appear more likely she brought them onto the set thus increasing her negligence.

[@stargazer7644]

@@chrisstewart5992 The evidence was offered to her defense team first, during her trial. They didn't want it because it hurt her case. He gave it to the cops later.

[@cookiewookie2006]

I wonder if Miss Popple is still Smirking? 😏

[@HM-zr3zd]

It is embarrassing how incompetent Hancock is. And obstructionist she is. Police bungled the whole case.

[@Classicamantiq]

not even close to miss "I don't recall" to every defence question and answering the states questions at lightning speed. "I dont recall" "Do you deny it?" "I don't deny it"

[@JazzyScat]

That was Poppel the crime scene technician. Hancock is the long red hair officer.

[@endless_universe2023]

@@Classicamantiq yeah, she took defense attorney classes

[@HM-zr3zd]

@@JazzyScat I know who they each are. The investigator, Hancock, is incompetent.

[@noumonroe4847]

. Most of the individuals in attendance at this show supported the prosecution. It has always been apparent that this case needed more substance. The individual who has been implicated is the correct one. Alec is innocent and should not have been involved in the first place

[@endless_universe2023]

And we are. Yours is such an arrogant point of view. Case dismissed doesn't mean Alec isn't guilty.

[@deborahparks1296]

Wow evidence was withheld what a corrupt act. The prosecutor looked shaken.

[@deborahkociolek486]

She should look shaken !!!!

[@bahamasc]

@@deborahkociolek486 worse she went on the stand herself....voluntarily.

[@2A.Freedom]

She should be shaking... all the way to jail.

[@LilyCalla-mz2xb]

Don’t Morrissey remind ya’ll of Elaine Bredehoft?! 😂

[@metal--babble346]

Elaine is intelligent. Morrissey is a cheater that was pretending to be top cop

[@MaryMDoyle]

If this is made into a movie Meryl Streep would be great as Kari Morrissey.

[@texasgina]

lol that look like she’s smelling cauliflower cooking

[@rdhr3610]

Ohh, I knew this the second she bit one end of her glasses... Maybe also Charlize Theron would do the job.

[@NicoDarroch]

She did a great impression of Aileen Wuornos 😉 ​@@rdhr3610

[@stargazer7644]

Who would play Alec Baldwin?

[@ba0700]

Meryl is 75.

[@meltemdilber9944]

İs it me or does Seth Kenney always look like he has just woken up and found himself answering questions while trying to figure out what is going on?😊 He is quite a character!

[@shawnmaria9064]

😂 yep

[@jaytn6946]

I hope he sue the state and the sheriff office

[@marilynnirkkola3483]

It seems like they withheld pertinent information and evidence. This woman is so haughty and arrogant she comes across as having been party to a cover up. She believes he's guilty so her testimony is slanted towards that end. Glad they were forced to drop all charges.

[@voodoom5880]

Knowing the end of it before you start makes it a comedy of errors

[@klove5765]

Normal behavior by this DA office, so how many times cases weren't tossed because your a minority

[@teem7030]

Literally from the early moments of watching this prosecutor I knew it was going to go ABs way. She acted as though she runs the courtroom, disrespectful and arrogant, didn't follow proper procedure even with her objections during this case. All this did was finally expose her and now potentially any case she's prosecuted will have to be looked at again. What an embarassment.

[@klaj6595]

Agreed. She was rude to the judge too “we need to approach” not “may we approach” you are right, she thought she was the boss of the courtroom.

[@texasgina]

I agree. She speaks like she’s annoyed being there and speaks extremely condescending

[@Classicamantiq]

@@teem7030 she's been like that forever, Google her Kari Morrisey, she was known for behavior which doesn't break rules but often in bad faith, this time it appears she actually does break rules. There's many articles on her previous to this. She was WORSE in the Hannah trial, this was chefs kiss beautiful watching her career nose dive live on tv.

[@Classicamantiq]

Wheres all the "hes definitely doing jail" gone. Was clear from day one he shouldnt even be in court.

[@bridgwll]

You need to learn to ignore comments in the live feed.

[@Classicamantiq]

@@bridgwll I'm talking about the comments after the live ends, from yesterday and the day before.

[@bridgwll]

@@Classicamantiq you don’t get those comments here. Thousands in live feed though. They got silenced.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

@@Classicamantiq You’re 100% right, that wasn’t just in the live feed as the other person mentioned - that was in ALL the comment sections on this case. Sure is interesting that those people either switched positions or are staying silent. Not unlike KZbin commenters to make a 180 once things go a different way.

[@endless_universe2023]

this is such an arrogant point of view. Case dismissed doesn't mean Alec isn't guilty. Wake the F up

[@pattyannsponderings8125]

Im very glad for Alec ,i have felt it was an accident and the girl who was handing out props should of inspected everything .

[@JennyLouLou]

WHY did Kari Morrissey list she appreciates Baldwin's work (movies), etc?? Why not appreciate him as a DEFENDANT.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

What does that mean exactly?

[@lulyvee]

Defendant*

[@JennyLouLou]

@@lulyvee oh thanks! 👍🏼

[@curiousorange8232]

The trial never made sense in the first place

[@thoso1973]

I think the judge concluded that a dismissal was granted, when she learned that the lead investigator and prosecutor placed this evidence in a separate file. I think she allowed the motion hearing to continue to determine whether this evidence was concealed as a deliberate act, or accidental. After the testimony of the investigator and Morrissey herself, It became crystal clear that is was a deliberate act to conceal evidence. Hence the ruling 'dismissal with prejudice' was granted.

[@lawandcrimeteatime]

Popell starting to cry and being defiant proves she was too personally involved in this case.

[@hughjass4207]

That is the worst beatdown I've ever seen in a trial. O.J. Simpson would have liked to have Alex Spiro on his team. I'm glad Morrissey saw what a real attorney looks like.

[@metal--babble346]

this trial was over at the opening statement. Baldwin's team made sense, the prosecution stumbled through confusing theories

[@MKUltra42]

If Alan Jackson leaves Karen Read’s case, she should hire Alex Spiro! Wow!

[@MinnesotaLiz]

What was up with the ear popping sound at the absolute most critical time?!?!?!?!!?!?!

[@ashleyquam]

She try’s to say she may have called from a blocked number…how would he know who to call back ?

[@amynickell7487]

This all takes place in MY state and it's totally embarrassing. People already think we're backward here, and we're NOT. But this prosecutor doesn't help matters any... I hope she gets reprimanded.

[@Keirnoth]

From the multiplpe bodycam videos I've seen, your state has a very "soft on crime" DA that REFUSES to prosecute repeat offenders. And now Baldwin is allowed to walk because they messed up again. Sounds like your state has a competence issue.

[@russianxcoiladventures9477]

Well just a little backward 😊

[@The_Not_So_Great_Cornholio]

NM is kinda backward but that's actually what makes it charming.

[@kimyoung2447]

I don't understand why blanks aren't painted a different color over the brass. They look too much like the lives other than the tip.

[@endless_universe2023]

to be realistic, I guess. it's a film

[@kimyoung2447]

@@endless_universe2023 But do people really even see the brass when they're firing out? Lol It just seems bizarre. Like there should be some oother kind of obvious indicator.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

7:47:37 "that is not an objection. State your objection or rest" by this point we all knew how this was going down, including the haters that kept saying AB was still going down this far off in the trial.

[@kentoutcourt]

All her objections are overrulled. Must mean something.

[@01bigtrev]

So if this ammo and evidence put under another case number I’m guessing this must be questioned for all the cases they do this to hide evidence ?

[@didgejamman]

Yes, prosecutors suppress evidence all the time.

[@BaroqueBlues]

It was the armor girls fault. Literally her only job was to make sure real bullets weren't in guns. It's no one else's fault whatsoever.

[@HalfNHalf.]

Exactly. Love him or hate him, he’s innocent and it wasn’t his fault. Like you said, that was literally her ONLY JOB.

[@ULTRAMAGAlodon]

Exactly. Nothing is anybodies fault. Things just happen sometimes. Quit blaming people for actions they take. Sometimes you just have to kill your mistress to keep her from going public. Not his fault, he's just an actor! He doesn't know how to handle guns, what do you think he is? Some sort of gun scientist??

[@nicholauscopernicus6437]

I have a suspicion that someone placed the rounds on set, because someone wanted someone gone.

[@Mr4NGRY]

Imagine pointing a gun at somebody and pulling the trigger without checking it first. He killed somebody negligently. Ignorance =\= innocence

[@Mr4NGRY]

​@@ULTRAMAGAlodondidn't he decline gun safety training because he was too busy or am I imagining things?

[@MeadTheValkyrie]

I watched the Hannah trial and these same witnesses have a completely different demeanor than in that one. They are more nervous. The lead investigator has less confidence. It’s like they KNOW they are in trouble.

[@Jpfinn3408]

Was that Gloria Allred on the prosecution side after the trial was dismissed 😀😀that woman is an ambulance chaser for sure. .. always there when a famous person is on trial can’t g beg ear to listen to her

[@samanthabv]

What the heck did I just watch?

[@BackrowErnie]

Props to the cameraman for cinematically ending his work in the courtroom with final, lingering shots of the disgraced prosecutor.

[@WyWysgrammie]

This case should have never gone in the direction it did. The judge handled this information perfectly!

[@Leigh3420]

BEST JUDGE EVER…!

[@celeste7301]

Wow that got crazy!!

[@julioroman4420]

From real rounds being planted on the set to the hiding of evidence by the prosecutors, I feel this was a high level setup and the judge saw right through it.

[@almac9203]

The prosecutor should be punished for misconduct. If I was Hannah I would be applying for a mistrial. She was partially convicted on the grounds that she brought the bullets onto the set and the evidence to the contrary was denied to her team.

[@wallysanderson7560]

This evidence should have been turned over to her lawyer as well. That trial was still active in court when this was delivered. They hid this evidence on purpose more so from it getting in her trial somehow in my opinion. Regardless if we feel he guilty or innocent. Regardless what we all feel about KR. In my opinion both these cases from investigations to the prosecutions were absolutely disgusting as far as execution. It doesn’t matter who the defendants were in my opinion there is no way either would get a guilty verdict. If they have to retry Hannah’s case this prosecutor should have to cover the cost not the taxpayers. Who is she to say how evidence could help or not when it comes to the defense. It’s bad enough when judges don’t allow questionable evidence now this prosecutor wants to make that decision on her own. Just my opinion.

[@Portia-oc6mr]

@@wallysanderson7560 There were others, besides the prosecutor, who was in on withholding evidence that would have helped Mr. Baldwin, and I believe there's a lot that an investigation would reveal.

[@texasgina]

@@Portia-oc6mrI absolutely agree this was a very shady case

[@marybeth1978]

That's absolutely ridiculous.

[@angelamcclung4998]

The CST and the prosecutor are red from head to toe. They almost glow from embarrassment at getting caught.

[@metal--babble346]

soo many lies. This Sheriff department thinks it's ok to lie, because the prosecuter gave them orders to lie.

[@christinahall3991]

6:11 Seth Kenney is finally looking scared. He looked quite pleased with himself during Hannah’s trial

[@endless_universe2023]

he didn't pull the trigger without checking the gun

[@JennyLouLou]

​@@endless_universe2023he's responsible for co-mingling ammunition.

[@mariekauhi9034]

Morrissey even lied on the stand about the reason Johnson walked away from this case. She's a snake, and I hope she gets the karma she deserves. Like losing her job.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

There is NOTHING that guarantees cast and crew safety on a film set -especially if there are special effects using animals or explosives, locations which are inherently dangerous; cliffs, ocean, caves, rushing waters, snakes, insects… I could go on. If anything, there is more regulation enforced on a set, than on a seemingly more sedate workplace. I feel Alec Baldwin did nothing more than accidentally shoot a “ cold “ firearm. A gun that was supposed to be thoroughly checked before placing it in his hand. This was an accident. The only thing the producers were guilty of was going on the cheap to crew this film. This is done every day in the film business and it infuriates every seasoned professional because they don’t get the work they qualify for and therefore the fees they have worked for years to deserve. I’m happy for Baldwin. It was a witch hunt.

[@blitzmom2674]

I would call it negligence, not an accident. And negligence is something he, as producer, was responsible for. The judge refusing to consider his producer role in this scenario basically guaranteed his acquittal even before the withholding of evidence from the defense.

[@klaj6595]

@@blitzmom2674but the judge knows the law better than you. Thank goodness the prosecutors can’t throw theories at a wall like spaghetti. If they could, it’d be reasonable doubt

[@TitaniumTurbine]

@@blitzmom2674Then so we’re the other 5-6 producers, but that’s not how it works. I’m not going to be liable if my lawn care guy that I hired directly (mind you - he didn’t hire HGR directly) douses his lawn mower in gasoline, sets it alight, and sends it through the neighborhood. Those were his actions and it was well within reason that his job was not to do that. Besides that, there’s a reason there’s an armorer on set… to avoid that. Baldwin already settled financially with the family as well.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

@@TitaniumTurbine Wow. That's a reach. If that were to happen, the neighbor, neighbors, city,or who ever was damaged by Mower Man would probably be advised to sue everyone civilly even if it only slightly applies. A criminal charge is a given The "Deeper Pocket" would weigh in here as well

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

But let's demand no real guns used in films. They don't have to be used and crew risk their lives every time they are.

[@stephanypasnin1474]

Watched a few trials now and im astounded how flawed the police investigations are.

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

5:45:14 The exact moment the case was lost and Judge knew she'd dismiss.