Watch: Opening statements in Alec Baldwin trial

The prosecution and the defense delivered opening statements in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial on Wednesday. Baldwin is charged in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film "Rust." He has pleaded not guilty.
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[@michaelgomez8023]

The only question is how did a live bullet got in the gun

[@KeepingUpWithChanel]

Right wasn't him so not guilty

[@charleswhite758]

Bingo!

[@charlesgeorge7414]

They said they were plinking on set. So shooting cans and things for fun with real bullets. I feel like it’s not his fault but he wasn’t being very safe with the gun either

[@leann1956]

If it was well known that they were using live bullets in those guns and playing with the guns on the set how careless was he?! He wouldn't have pointed and shot if his wife was standing there.

[@davidjackson3178]

Doesn’t matter you shouldn’t point a gun at someone, especially if it’s a real gun and you should’ve checked to see what kind of ammo was in the gun

[@nadiateinert9374]

Why are real bullets used anywhere on the set? It's a movie set.

[@jophismarch6108]

Why was he acting like an idiot pointing it at someone and killing them? That's the big queation...

[@Jacksmadaf]

@@jophismarch6108because he was told by someone who was supposed to be an expert because he wasn’t.

[@verabolton]

@@jophismarch6108 I have a bigger question: how the heck does his attorney not know that they didn't have guns in time of Spartacus 🤔😳🤦‍♀ I think this guy will provide us with some serious entertainment 😂🤣😂

[@isabelgaynor2589]

Looking at many comments below first they really are rooting for Alec and secondly they know nothing about the basics of gun safety.

[@Jacksmadaf]

Neither did Alec. He relied on the armorer to do their job.

[@JohnLennon-ft1gj]

Lying about not pulling trigger is bad own up to it

[@karaDee2363]

Even if he did pull the trigger, it doesn't matter, because the gun was not supposed to have live ammo

[@johnthomas1178]

The fault is ALWAYS on the trigger puller. End of story.

[@jophismarch6108]

​@@karaDee2363It does matter. He killed someone. Stop being so daft...

[@verabolton]

@@karaDee2363 He should have not pulled the trigger and he should have not lied about it. That's two mistakes on his side.

[@PsychNurseExplains]

writing his memoir, as it unfolds!

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Lol but still innocent

[@jamesafroedge12]

That safety check is big .. Theres no way out of it ......

[@jophismarch6108]

Baldwin disn practice any gun safety at all. He acted like an idiot and killed someone. He deserves to do time.

[@fluteloop6737]

Alex can't listen to opening remarks, too busy writing "I must not tell lies" 1,000 times

[@michaelgomez8023]

Until they can explain how a live bullet got on the movie set

[@silentmajority8365]

Guns were used with live ammo in the off hours DUH

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

​@@silentmajority8365that's ridiculous! Armorer deserves 10 years. Baldwin deserves to be civilly responsible

[@JohnLennon-ft1gj]

How meny people shot live rounds out that gun was Alec 1 of them?

[@silentmajority8365]

​ @notbornagainbornright5046 Guns were used in off hours with live ammo Baldwin knew that Your sides says nobody should have a gun without training a background check yet you hand actors real guns All were given a gun safety class which Baldwin ignored Rule one say treat every gun as loaded and inspect the weapon Had he inspected it this would not have happened

[@silentmajority8365]

@@JohnLennon-ft1gj Baldwin knew the cast used the guns with live ammo There is no reason to use real guns There are blank firing prop guns

[@johndoles3713]

There is no reason to have real guns on a movie set whatsoever. Actors dont need them! End of story!

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

He's innocent! Lesson learned

[@PsychNurseExplains]

@@johndoles3713 Alec had to have biggest and best! To “be“Harlan

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

From what I understand, Hollywood has regulations prohibiting real guns on a movie set. But, when you're in the desert and you have free time...."Lets go plinking".....

[@jfish032]

DUH, they can pretend they are real. They don't HAVE to be real

[@MissHello-s3d]

Someone set this up. I think so. How did the bullet get into the gun.

[@karenwillisgenser791]

it still should have been checked and golden rule for gun safety is gun is always loaded whether or not it is you never point a gun at anyone

[@MissHello-s3d]

@@karenwillisgenser791 but the persons he hired to check it said they did

[@nomadtv6009]

Veteran IATSE Gaffer here. Everyone on a film set knows there are 4 people in the chain of command of firearms safety. The armorer, the 1st ad, the actor and if needed the key grip. SAG safety training since Brandon Lee death, has taught that the the ACTOR must always be the final person in charge of the safety of the weapons issues to them. The protocol is FOR ALL 3 to conduct a check of the weapon and ALL ROUNDS. As well during all times with acception of active filming, the actor is NEVER supposed to put their finger on the trigger and or pull it. BALDWIN, is a veteran action star that knows all of this. Additionally the camera crew walked off the film because He had consistently shown unsafe practices with his weapon. This is unheard of and show clear and evident lack of safety. Finally as BALDWIN was the producer on the film and had been told prior that the crew felt unsafe, it is directly HIS fault on many levels that a fatality happened on HIS Set.

[@kathleenrogers10]

It’s too bad that you have not been called as a witness. You are credible.

[@SpencerBurns-jq8lj]

Former STCVQ best boy grip and best boy electric, cameraman, now producer with non-restricted and restricted firearm licensee here. Basic fundamental rule number 1 "treat every firearm as if it is loaded." A single action revolver must be fully cocked and then trigger must be pulled to fire. Period. Fully cocking a single action revolver is not easy it is a deliberate act many have hammers that have to be pulled back much further than one thinks. A single action revolver cannot fire without being fully cocked. Once fully cocked the revolver is extremely dangerous. No finger should be anywhere near the trigger when fully cocked. A misfire on a single action revolver almost always refers to the gun NOT firing rather than firing accidentally. That being said no film crew safety officer should ever trust an actor holding and pointing a gun towards them. The stories emerging from this production are quite frankly gobsmacking. The reason the camera crew walked off earlier is because they are often standing next to or close to the DoP. I would have been one of them. The fault is the armorer, the AD and Baldwin. But the DoP and the Director acted irresponsibly.

[@eura542]

he claims he did not pull the trigger, but the prosecutor destroyed the gun doing a test that proved nothing. Just saying!

[@KwameAmedzo]

Even if he pulled he was using a prop

[@verabolton]

Rubber props can cause serious harm too, even death. He was not supposed to pull the trigger.

[@js6728]

guilty, for looking like that

[@royaltyinsidemydna]

Shouldn't the movie producers and set director and whoever brought the guns and ammo to the set also be charged? Seems like multiple people are responsible for that woman getting deleted.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

The armorer only got 18 months but deserved 10 years. I don't like him but he's innocent

[@andipandi5641]

Baldwin IS the producer.. that is primarily why he is on trial here..

[@royaltyinsidemydna]

@@andipandi5641 ohhh wow!! 😮

[@sonofcharles3296]

If it was suicide scene , I bet you Alec would have checked the gun

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

He's innocent but that's funny

[@fluteloop6737]

He would have. Guilty as charged

[@EM-mw2qr]

He had the gun under his coat right up against himself.

[@elizabethann8228]

Truth!!

[@verabolton]

That's an excellent point.

[@glcoola2349]

He seems like he's about to fall asleep at any moment. Also his face has this arrogant expression. Pair that with his other public outbursts against paparazzi and with his wife''s apparent arrogance it's not a great look. One would think that a livelong professional actor would be able to portray a more sympathetic image especially while facing such circumstances. If his career wasn't over before it sure is now!

[@charleswhite758]

He can't help how Nature created his face😂 His face looks "at rest" to me, which means his is not putting on any expression, that's just how his face is. That's why he became a star, because he has a natural face like that, tough guy look. So he should be happy having photographers sticking their lenses where they damned well like? And finally, you want him to act in the court room?

[@elizabethann8228]

@@charleswhite758I have to agree… he is very tired, as this stress is very tiring. And he’s not so young anymore. He said he hasn’t been sleeping.

[@cfromafar]

What an unfortunate accident. My heart goes out to the victims, the accused included. Just wondering why they are prosecuting the actor instead of the parties responsible for making sure the gun was safe? Oh yes! More publicity when you charge the actor. More people following the trial, more media attention. Crazy legal system.

[@EM-mw2qr]

I agree. The actor that fired the gun that accidentally killed Brandon Lee wasn't prosecuted right? So why are they charging Baldwin?

[@andipandi5641]

he is the producer - he presided over the whole sorry thing..

[@AndreaAntinori-lb7hr]

Look at alec behavior... He is acting in court

[@charleswhite758]

The previous comment said he's not acting enough and seems arrogant. Make up your minds! Geesh

[@laurapfeiff9782]

First rule of firearm safety - it is the responsibility of the person handling the weapon to check it to be sure it is safe. Just like you don't take the word of a passenger in a vehicle you are operating, that it is safe to go into an intersection, you would not trust any other person's word that a firearm you are handling is safe without verifying it yourself. End of story. Even George Clooney commented, in an interview regarding the shooting, that he always checks any weapon he is handed for safety and shows the others on the set so everyone can be sure that it is safe to use.

[@charleswhite758]

Is that a standard protocol or just a personal (good) habit of Clooney? This is a professional situation. If you are a pilot, you do rely on the word of others to give you accurate clearance, for example air traffic control on take off. This situation is surely comparable

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

​@@charleswhite758exactly and I don't like him ! Civil matter

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

How would an actor know if a prop gun is safe or not if they are not trained in recognizing live rounds or first removing the rounds to check them you don’t make any sense!

[@charleswhite758]

@@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve Exactly, that is an expert science, which is why here the job was given to TWO safety professionals, who were both negligent. (Never mind that one of those professionals was an entirely un-professional druggie kid, hired by Balwin himself as the producer and big boss, but we're not supposed to know that😂 In effect he should take some of the responsability on that basis)

[@sungmincha]

I see Alec Baldwin pretending to be not guilty instead of paying attention to the opening statement.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Two words COLD GUN

[@freelancebythebay]

What still stands out is Mr. Baldwin's assertion that the gun "went off" on its own.

[@carmenneumann9479]

Pulling a Trump move by acting bored in opening by prosecutor. Juries notice.

[@karaDee2363]

He doesn't have to pretend he's not guilty because he's not guilty of anything. He's not the one that loaded the gun

[@edwardnashen5960]

I can smell narcissism on Baldwin, an arrogance like a certain Orange man we all know. Not wanting to own up to any responsibility for the death. The note taking even looks like an act.

[@Day_Chap]

He never checked the gun, after signing that he would He aimed it at someone, after signing he wouldn't He pulled the trigger, then lied about it

[@michaelgomez8023]

Non of that explains how a live bullet got in the gun

[@KwameAmedzo]

That's the question prosecution should answer first b4 blabbing

[@silentmajority8365]

That was answered day one Cast was using live ammo the day before for target practice Baldwin knew it but ignored gun safety rules by not inspecting the gun to see if live ammo was there Those saying Baldwin not responsible are the same ones saying nobody should have a gun

[@kathylopez5278]

Well, a gun doesn't "fire" UNLESS you PULL the trigger. End of story.

[@georgia5341]

Really? There are people hired for that job! Haters just love to hate!

[@jimcolegrove5442]

Why did the union camera crew leave and who is the person in charge of this Kaos?

[@verabolton]

Baldwin himself. He is [was] the producer.

[@jeremyhill6153]

Who ever put the pin in to make it live to shoot should be in trouble

[@andipandi5641]

she is in prison.. but the buck should not entirely stop with her - Baldwin was her boss..

[@jeremyhill6153]

In the beginning they said they got replicas and they did not fire. Adding a pin to a replica would be to modify is my understanding. Than the armorer and the person paying the bill for the whole thing. The actor is the last of the line to be blaming I feel. Those fire arms should been treated with respect and responsibility. And the actor is the last one to touch it. This is terrible most definitely. And stupid

[@PsychNurseExplains]

“Hurry Up” no longer his favorite chant?

[@scottmckenzie-hb1xj]

who gave him the gun , its a prop its not his job to check

[@PsychNurseExplains]

@@scottmckenzie-hb1xj more than a Prop, give him a car and he runs someone down it’s the props fault?

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Wrong. It was NOT a prop gun but a real gun being used as a prop.

[@andipandi5641]

altho the Producer's job is not to employ an obviously incompetent armorer..

[@verabolton]

@@andipandi5641 Producer = Baldwin

[@andipandi5641]

@@verabolton that is the very point that i was making.. unfortunate - that that fact is being forgotten..

[@ruthwest1459]

A woman is dead, a man was shot and lived. Sad whatever the jury decides.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

This is civil and not criminal

[@kathleenrogers10]

@@notbornagainbornright5046 Wrong. This is a criminal trial, that may carry a prison sentence, if convicted.

[@cynthia-333]

​@@kathleenrogers10i thought they said it was civil case

[@newlanky2]

whats he doing writing his life story....

[@charleswhite758]

Extremely convincing defence argument. So far I would vote "innocent", the blame lies on Hannah (convicted) and the safety man, who has manfully admitted his blame.

[@EM-mw2qr]

That defense lawyer is great.

[@verabolton]

C'mon people! This attorney is a great fool. He claims Spartacus had a gun?!?! And it's convincing for you?! 🤦‍♀

[@EM-mw2qr]

@@verabolton He said a lot more than that.

[@verabolton]

@@EM-mw2qr Yes, he also said Alec had 40 years experience as an actor still, he needs to practice how to act as a gangster by waving a gun mindlessly. But the best was Spartacus with a gun 🤣😂🤣

[@robertschaeffer8469]

It's all about gun safety and overall responsibility. A.B., was the lead actor and a producer of Rust, that used the gun in question.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Civil and not criminal

[@robertschaeffer8469]

that had used the gun in question. Civil or criminal?

[@kathleenrogers10]

@@notbornagainbornright5046 This is a criminal trial.

[@shimabuuuuuu]

I love how ole alec was attentive during the defense opening statement but didn't even look up during the prosecutors

[@cadesummers5866]

Really feel bad for Baldwin more than anything- most movie /tv sets have people trying to break into the industry with very little experience, if he’s being blamed for that I’m sure almost any other set is guilty as well. Hope the jury find him innocent and that he can find peace with something that was not his fault

[@charleswhite758]

Whatever happens his career is toast, that's sad

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

He's innocent and this is a civil matter and not criminal

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

​@@charleswhite758no because this is ridiculous! I don't like him but this is obvious. Civil matter but not criminal

[@kleepo7733]

You're obviously forgetting about he said he didn't pull the trigger that in itself proves he's guilty. Guns don't go off by themselves. Alec Baldwin is guilty.

[@andipandi5641]

the bosses should always be held responsible for the negligence of the staff that they choose to employ.. Baldwin was the Producer..

[@jamesk0ua]

"he is an actor" He is an actor. Alec is FAR more than an actor. He is the producer. The top dog and responsible for EVERYTHING that happens on that set. BUT a judge threw out that fact so that the Jury cannot even hear that he was the producer. No one can open their mouth and announce that fact. The trial is as good as over.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

This is a freaking civil issue because he's the producer. No micromanaging He hired adults and professionals. He SUCKS BUT HE'S INNOCENT

[@karaDee2363]

He is one producer of many for that movie, and the production crew was working on a set days before he even arrived on set, so he was obviously not responsible for everything

[@andipandi5641]

feck.. really ?? that is the key fact.. i would totally let him off as the actor.. the crime lies in the fact that he was the Producer - the guy who presided over the whole disaster..

[@jdoyle4811]

@@andipandi5641 100%

[@KeepingUpWithChanel]

I can't believe he is charged not guilty and the prosecutor interrupting multiple times in opening I've never seen this

[@kingsagenda]

Someone Set Him Up If you watch his interrogation videos, you can tell he's being truthful.

[@dayinthelifeofmycat]

The camera crew who walked off the set maybe set him up.

[@JohnLennon-ft1gj]

The killer is the man in charge of everything bad luck bye 👋

[@mimosaamk1954]

Why didn't they tear through the garbage? Why did Baldwin act so aloof regarding the safety protocols? Saying he didn't want to insult anyone by checking the gun is no excuse when it comes to firearms and peoples lives.

[@disastermaster1413]

Money talks and 🐂💩walks

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

This is civil and not criminal. So obvious and I don't like him

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

He's being charged because he's high profile.. Armorer deserves 10 years and not 18 months

[@davidwinkler5417]

Just putting pen to paper acting like the DA does not even exist. a callous and arrogant move on his part that will not be lost on the jury.

[@cyrusthegreat1370]

It was an accident..... it is nuts they are trying to prosecute him for an accident. The person responsible is already charged ..... smh

[@KwameAmedzo]

These are just Trump lovers

[@missmeganite]

It was an accident, but still very negligent

[@KwameAmedzo]

@@missmeganite negligent person punished..case closed lol...🤣

[@PsychNurseExplains]

@@KwameAmedzoHe went ahead w/o amoror present !!

[@kippakeppa1731]

The accident was to hire a 21 year old emo girl as a weapon specialist.

[@johnlewis195]

He will get Probation

[@davidarchibald3552]

He'll get off they always do!

[@Avenue77]

You right...and if not 18 months in jail is baby work

[@firstlast8258]

​@Avenue77 don't drop the soap

[@tyronevincent1368]

I think the jury will do their homework.

[@PsychNurseExplains]

Hopefully jury not blinded by his Stardom

[@garygriffin9877]

Baldwin killed that woman he is not above the Law I see his baby factory is there 😅

[@sabrinathomas6262]

So, every producer/ actor / movie studio is responsible for gun safety on the set now??? I thought they resolved the issue about prop guns when Brandon Lee was tragically killed on the set of Crows. What happen on the rust is truly tragic for all involved, but at the end of the day, the person responsible is the individual that knowingly and without regard to safety brought live ammo to the set.

[@charleswhite758]

And the ones who put it in the chamber and passed it to the actor, assuring him it was "cold". Both those people have accepted their guilt, one by conviction in court, the other by manning up honourably. Why do they want a third scalp?

[@PsychNurseExplains]

Who pulled the trigger?? Sorry he owns as much guilt as others

[@sabrinathomas6262]

@PsychNurseExplains so an actor producer or director, can't believe or trust the word of a paid arrmor when they say the gun is cold? It was a tragic accident . At the end of the day, we are all infalliable because we're humans don't live in a utopian environment.

[@PsychNurseExplains]

@@sabrinathomas6262 would u trust her? I know I wouldn’t have.

[@sabrinathomas6262]

@PsychNurseExplains as I said before, what happened was tragic for all involved. But whoever brought brought the live ammo is responsible? Did he load the gun? The gun went through 2 individuals before it got to his hands. I believe safety protocols were circumventing, but to find him guilty of involuntary manslaughter that a stretch

[@StacyInLove1]

Anyone who handles a firearm has a responsibility.

[@KwameAmedzo]

Hes an actor u idt 😂😂

[@charleswhite758]

How about if two safety professionals hand it to you and say "it's cold"? We need to be told what the protocol is about actors pointing guns at live people. That was briefly mentioned by the prosecution. No doubt it will be developed further. Clearly Baldwin did that, and pulled the trigger too. Was that breaking the rules? If you point a gun at someone, it is reasonably forseeable that it could discharge something, whatever mystery package is in the chamber. Which is why responsible gun users don't ever point guns at people.

[@laurapfeiff9782]

@@StacyInLove1 100%

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Cold Gun !! Put yourself in his shoes! He's innocent, and the armorer deserves atleast 10 years. I don't like him but he's being railroaded because he's a star. This is civil and not criminal

[@freelancebythebay]

​@@charleswhite758Thank you for pointing out the obvious, Charles White! Curious how little regard to what we learn in kindergarten is duly overlooked! I can still hear an adult voice insisting "never point a gun at another person!"

[@EM-mw2qr]

I gotta say, Alec's attorney blew the whole case right out of the water. Millionaires can afford to hire the best.

[@maggiemcflycorreia1667]

I'm watching it now. Alecs lawyer either is right out of school or he's a friends recommendation 😂

[@EM-mw2qr]

@@maggiemcflycorreia1667 You're kidding right? He's freaking brilliant.

[@maggiemcflycorreia1667]

​@EM-mw2qr I apologize, I just finished looking him up 😮 this will be very interesting!

[@EM-mw2qr]

@@maggiemcflycorreia1667 No need to apologize. This will definitely be very interesting. I hope they find Alec not guilty. And I didn't feel that way until I heard his lawyer's opening statement.

[@maggiemcflycorreia1667]

@@EM-mw2qr yes it will be.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Sorry, but these prosecutors are out of control!

[@sincerelyk.roseline6560]

Lock him up 😡

[@user-rw311]

Im not sure how hes on trial when it was a terrible accident. Who ever put the real bullet in the gun ahould be on trial if they knew it was a real bullet. Poor Alex Baldwin maybe trump will pardon him 😂😂😂😂😂

[@charleswhite758]

Hannah has already been tried and convicted

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

​@@charleswhite758she only got 18 months. He's innocent!!

[@shimabuuuuuu]

What a joke

[@Cocolicious08758]

Lock in

[@louisfeuer9714]

Mr Baldwin is 100% guilty for not using firearm safety protocols safety must come first when in possession of a firearm case closed

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Yet he will preach to the right about "guns in America".....

[@KeepingUpWithChanel]

He didn't load the bullets not guilty

[@fluteloop6737]

He pulled the trigger and didn't follow firearms protocol 101. GUILTY AS CHARGED

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

So, if someone hands you a gun and tells you it's unloaded....you're pulling the trigger?

[@hollymeredith4148]

He should be trying to appear as if he actually cares about the jury and what is being said. It’s harder to convict someone who appears to be concerned. And Alec has a really nice haircut.

[@perfectionist724]

What he do?

[@goonie4055]

Alex couldn’t look up when the prosecution where making their opening statement but as soon as his defence attorney started his whole demeanour changed.

[@user-mb8qi3ky5q]

AT least CBS allows comments and like counter is functioning. Baldwin is going to win this hands down. New Mexico does not have a case.

[@user-mb8qi3ky5q]

you can't convince me this man shot his friend due to some kind of accountability on his part. He was handed a live weapon when live ammo that should have never been on any movie set. That being said I hope the whole industry moves to only using fake weapons.

[@mariahenrich9602]

AP and PBS are notorious for that.

[@anthonyzornig]

Access to guns and ammo in Europe is strictly restricted. If this was the case in the US Baldwin wouldn’t have shot that camerawoman. Gun laws need a makeover such as in Europe.

[@samanthafitzgerel4460]

We do need some changes to our gun laws, that, I will agree with. However, the criminals….they don’t obey gun laws. They get their guns on the black market or wherever. So law-abiding citizens will obey and possibly give up their guns, leaving them exposed to crime.

[@silentmajority8365]

Ignoring gun laws caused it You are not allowed to just give guns to people

[@PsychNurseExplains]

You see the crazy u r up against here in US. Majority of US are not interested in guns.

[@nadiateinert9374]

This is a movie set, when you shoot a character he gets up afterwards because the bullets were dummies. Why were real bullets on this set?

[@charleswhite758]

Access to guns and ammo was "strictly restricted" on that set too. By two professional safety people. "Strict restrictions" tend to get watered down when you hire sloppy staff. It's not just the written procedures which are important.

[@michaeldigregorio1283]

If this were you or me, we would be behind bars.

[@user-gk1rd9vv6z]

Did he have a blood test when it happened ?

[@esmegreeff6194]

I would also like to know,!!!

[@stevesmith6058]

Lock him up for life he’s a killer

[@cjgazerro622]

When the dust settles, there’s someone that’s got their hand on their shoulder, and for insults hand smacks down on others

[@tjtampa214]

The opening statement by the first prosecutor said there are several ppl filming Baldwin doing shooting practice with the gun. Was that with live ammo during the practice??

[@berniecasey7592]

Baldwin took a life he should get Jail time

[@hollymeredith4148]

Basic gun safety would have prevented this. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone put a live round in there on purpose because he was being wreckless, not knowing he would actually be pointing it at people pulling the trigger. Anyone on that set could have done it since it wasn’t secured. And that’s another reason he should have checked it all Himself. Trust no one.

[@verabolton]

Probably it was Baldwin himself who put the live round in the gun since they used it outside the movie set and shot the gun for real.

[@hollymeredith4148]

@@verabolton no way

[@verabolton]

@@hollymeredith4148 Why would it be "no way"? This is the only reasonable explanation of what's happened. And, considering the historically irresponsible behaviour of Baldwin, knowing his arrogance and the fact he was the big boss there... yep, I believe this is highly likely what happened. He forgot about the bullet, and the DIE recruitment provided an armourer who didn't really know what she was doing under a boss who she dared not to challenge.

[@08132047]

Isn't he as some democrat.. against guns 👀

[@karaDee2363]

Alex Baldwin's attorney said it very well, he's an actor, he was doing his job, acting with a gun during a gun scene and everyone in that room on set had no idea that there could have been a possibility of a live round in that gun,.. it's ridiculous to have Alex on trial when it's a well-known proven fact that he's not the one that loaded the gun!

[@verabolton]

51:45 "He's been doing this for 40 years" - yet your defense is that he had to practice his moves with the gun to act as a gangster?! What a mess! 😵‍💫

[@Kathy-ko2il]

Baldwin has displayed on many occasions his disregard towards others, snobbish, arrogant, conceited.

[@karaDee2363]

Which has absolutely nothing to do with what happened

[@verabolton]

@@karaDee2363 Maybe. But, as someone pointed it out here; if it was suicide scene, he surely would have checked that gun before pointing it and pulling the trigger. He was reckless and it's called involuntary manslaughter.

[@terryauer2518]

He s way too smug 😡

[@HoodVsBlueSuitGamblingMania]

Why didnt they find out with forensics where the bullet came from

[@bradslowgrove1128]

The prosecution also failed to disclose that they severely damaged or destroyed the gun when carrying out testing on the gun. They leave out of their address that in the script for the scene that led to the accident that the hammer of the gun was to be cocked but the trigger not pulled because the gun was not supposed to be fired in that scene.. A gun expert who had another gun of the same make and model claimed you could not pull back the hammer properly without pulling the trigger and also hit the hammer of the gun with an actual hammer to show how tough and durable that make and model gun was. To me that does not make that logical without further explanation, why have the hammer then?The gun may have been altered in a failed attempt to make it conform to the script and that was not investigated and could not be because the prosecution ruined the gun in testing that they did not disclose. Alec Baldwin maintains he never pulled the trigger but followed the script that amounts to a corroboration and waz he told that was supposed to be not possible. They never determined and gave up investigating how live ammunition got on the film location to begin with and then who put the live ammunition in the gun The person in charge of the making of the film is obviously the director but was never charged presumably because he was the other person who was shot but only wounded. The prosecution case is crazy and dishonest and they have obviously gone after Baldwin to promote their legal careers off his celebrity. They should be disbarred. Further the prosecution people that gave evidence were not smart enough to be lawyers and were also determined to go on with their case after it had fallen apart before trial and would not admit they made a mistake, a common flaw in prosecutors.

[@newlanky2]

he looks bored...

[@kathleenrogers10]

He’s perked up, now that his atty is acting in court. An outlaw!

[@Topself24]

46:54 “not an actors responsibility to check…” ??? Really?? Is that true?

[@2masterdingdong]

I said what I said 12 hours ago, and Alec Baldwin was not responsible for this horrific accident that took the life of the late Halyna Hutchins and somehow his case was dismissed today. Just like when the late actor Brandon Lee lost his life the same way on March 31, 1993. But we cant just let this go. We need to find those responsible and not only prosecute them and make sure this never happens again, but we know it will.Also, I d give Alec Baldwin my honest advice to think about if this shooting scene was to be a Russian Rullet scene because I'm sure he would make sure the gun is loaded with dummies or real bullets before he puts it to his head and pull the trigger and not just point it at someone else and shoot .also he shouldn't say the gun just went off because it wouldn't, so basically ,we need to know we have a real gun in our hands and not a toy.

[@blondiejones7656]

I wish he didn't look so smug when his defense attorney is making opening statements. It's not a good look. He looked down durning the prosecutor's remarks. It's not a good look.

[@elizabethann8228]

He’s just TIRED. And how his face looks.

[@user-cu4be5ww1q]

Why did they damage the gun before trial

[@maggiemcflycorreia1667]

I'll wait for evidence

[@DifferentSage]

This is ridiculous. He didn’t fill the gun.

[@fluteloop6737]

Fill?? You've never handled one obviously lol

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Anyone that knows anything about guns, knows to "clear" a weapon handed to you....basic gun safety. In fact everyone in the NRA knows better....."Clear the weapon".....don't care if God Almighty told you "It's clear". More people are killed every year with "unloaded guns".....case in point.

[@andipandi5641]

he is the producer - he presided over the whole sorry thing..

[@cynthia-333]

​@@fluteloop6737 what does handling a gun have to do with filling it.. nothing!!

[@fluteloop6737]

@@cynthia-333 You don't fill a gun, you load a gun. If you don't know this then you've never handled one. If you've never handled one then you wouldn't know basic firearms safety 101, in which case you wouldn't know that AB is culpable in that he violated that protocol. It's really that simple

[@2masterdingdong]

in this case, it is definitely a mistake by the person who was responsible for the props, and there is no doubt that the producer and actor Alex Baldwin was not involved and responsible for it. And why? As you can see, Alex Baldwin rehearsed every scene he is in, and this particular shooting scene Alex Baldwin rehearsed three times before the actual filming of shooting part took place. Had there been a plan and had the shot been intentionally aimed at the late Alyna Hatchinson, it would have only hit her, but as we all know, it hit her and director Joel Souza, clearly proving that Alex Baldwin has no idea that a prop gun contained a real bullet.... Alex Baldwin has nothing to do with this unfortunate loss and he is innocent and he can't be responsible for this accident just because he was not only the actor but also the producer of the movie, which most people use as an excuse to blame him. So if there's one person we need to blame and indict, it's the person responsible for the gun props. Done

[@tyronevincent1368]

He'll get 18 months.

[@eagleeye2300]

Don't think so, but I do think he'll be paying out a lot of money for wrongful death.

[@victoriac.attorneyatlaw]

Funny, I didn't hear any of this evidence- perhaps because of the motion to dismiss that SHE TIPPED OFF- by "resigning."

[@elizabethann8228]

“ He’s an actor. He’s an actor.” Really? The jurors really should know that he is a producer on this set too. But NEW MEXICO, and lenient judges. 😠

[@tygre7]

How does Baldwin not have a better lawyer?

[@verabolton]

I seriously wonder. This guy is a joke 😂🤣😂

[@ChrisHollinsCareerStarter]

Crazy watching this again knowing the outcome lol

[@KeepingUpWithChanel]

This is crazy 3 times she has interrupted his opening statement for no reason he was talking about human grief and it being natural and she interrupts

[@eileengreaney8559]

Whys he writing, doesn't look good to start 🤔

[@kaylagarcia1511]

Dear Mr. Baldwin, You might want to look into the Father of Halyna Anatoliivna Androsovych he served in the Soviet Army and may have some retaliation aimed at his family carried out by either the anti-soviet or anti-ukrainian cells. Something clearly is being concealed. #Tampering Hutchins 1979, in Gorodets, Ukrainian SSR. She grew up in the Russian city of Murmansk, on a Soviet military base There, her father served in the Soviet Navy.She called herself an "army brat. I think so someone needs to look deeper into Halyna background and Father. Also sue the production companies for stress and suffering. Rust Movie Productions El Dorado Pictures Cavalry Media Thomasville Pictures Brittany House Pictures Short Porch Pictures The need to be liable for their unsafe filming props that put their talent and actors and all on set at RISK. Good Luck I am rooting for you, Mr. Baldwin. #AlecBaldwin @AlecBaldwin #NeverFearTruth @NeverFearTruth

[@EvilRIQ95.]

I don't understand why isnt the prop guy on trial and being charged isnt he the one that put a bullet in the prop?? Alec was just doing what he does. Again i ask why isnt the prop guy being charged???

[@martinnijs8317]

If i was on the jury i would simply need to now: Who both the bullets, who checked the bullets, who loaded the gun...If this was NOT Mr.Baldwin , he can go and the person(s) responsible for my 3 questions need to take his place...and we continue the trial...correct?

[@trizzybones]

The fact that prosecutors are even pursuing this is absurd. What absolute clowns. Anyone that understands film production knows it is entirely up to the armorer on set to provide safe weapons to use for filming. It is their responsibility. This tragedy is entirely the fault of the armorer and no one else.

[@running.lawyer]

ABC, Always Be Checking.

[@hughesd22]

Alec's lawyer is fantastic. Alec did nothing wrong, whatever you think about him, and it's sick to try and pin it on an innocent man.

[@verabolton]

Hahaha, I find him entertaining, he's such a fool in my eyes 😂🤣

[@arthurnevin274]

Did they check Alec Baldwins pockets immediately afterwards

[@aquarius5306]

He knows hes wrong

[@tomcotter4299]

Baldwin’s lawyer was winning so hard the judge had to keep interrupting him.

[@verabolton]

Dear attorney, your argument of "the actor's job is to act" is dangerous. Do you mean that if the actor is playing a ra*ist, is he allowed to behave with the collogues accordingly?! 🤔🤨🧐 28:30

[@lldemeo46]

Gun safety no matter what circumstances…never point a gun at another unless you intent harm….the crime is acting …no fk accuse ..many might have failed but you owe that family lots of money !! You always check the chamber regardless of acting

[@Lucia-sk1rj]

Quick question to the people following this trial, I'm pretty new to this one: what's the worst possible outcome for Baldwin? Thank you

[@PedroMiguel-if3ll]

Alexander?