Alec Baldwin Case Status
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This is what happened. The prosecutor who had been handling the case is also a state legislator. Late in the game a lawyer pointed out something that was apparently overlooked. There is a New Mexico that does not allow someone who is a member of their legislature to act as a prosecutor, which left that person with a couple of options, one of which was to step away from the case entirely, which would require the appointment of a new prosecutor, or in this case prosecutors. If you read the announcement it says that dropping the charges does not absolve Baldwin of criminal responsibility and that charges may be refiled at a later time. This is just a guess, but I think that the state wanted to prevent Baldwin's lawyers from being able to go to court on the issue of the right to a speedy trial , which carried the risk of the charges being dismissed, possibly with prejudice, which would have prevented refiling. By dropping the charges at this time, the new special prosecutors will have time to get fully up to speed on the case at which time they can make a determination as to whether charges will be refiled and what those charges should be. There were really stupid mistakes in the original charges primarily in that the law that Baldwin was charged with violating was passed after the shooting. IMO New Mexico has some real legal geniuses in their attorney general's office. This should have been an open and shut case, particularly after the FBI determined that the trigger had to have been pulled. Baldwin picked up a gun, did not check to see if it was safe, pointed it at someone and pulled the trigger.
NorCalMikie
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Am I seeing that "double standard for the elite" thang again??
Hang that worthless POS!!
He probably didn't inhale either. 
The FBI says the trigger HAD to be pulled. Think the POS owns it!!
Wish they would hurry up and hang the POS so there would be more agents available to harass Trump.
Hang that worthless POS!!
He probably didn't inhale either. The FBI says the trigger HAD to be pulled. Think the POS owns it!!
Wish they would hurry up and hang the POS so there would be more agents available to harass Trump.
It’s good news that he’s been cleared of all charges.
Now he can finish his latest movie….
Now he can finish his latest movie….
WSnyder
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And just like that new prosecutors look to revive the case.
Prosecutors to recharge Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting
New Mexico prosecutors on Tuesday said they intended to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Alec Baldwin Facing Possible New Charges over 'Rust' Shooting as New Mexico Prosecutors Revive Case
Hollywood star Alec Baldwin could soon face fresh charges in connection to the fatal "Rust" shooting almost exactly two years ago as New Mexico prosecutors seek to present new evidence to a grand jury.
www.breitbart.com
Alec Baldwin to be recharged with involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting
Actor’s case in connection with fatal film shooting in 2021 will reportedly be brought before grand jury in mid-November
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He will probably get off again but at least he will get some more gray hair and the media hounds will make him miserable for a while.
www.foxnews.com
Alec Baldwin faces new indictment in 'Rust' movie set shooting
Alec Baldwin faces a new charge of involuntary manslaughter nearly a year after initial charges were dropped in the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
It’s funny that half the people in Hollywood are the ones trying to get rid of guns while at the same time we all grew up thinking how cool actors are shooting guns in movies like guns don’t actually hurt anyone. Here in the real world nobody cares how stupid you are you are at least going to get involuntary manslaughter.
DocUSMCRetired
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Alec Baldwin has finally been charged in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins with Involuntary Manslaughter. We shall see if they actually follow through...
www.foxnews.com
Alec Baldwin faces new indictment in 'Rust' movie set shooting
Alec Baldwin faces a new charge of involuntary manslaughter nearly a year after initial charges were dropped in the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
Strange how all the experts are trying to figure out how a pistol goes off when your holding it in your hand and pointing at it at someone. I thought the Guild rules were no ammo allowed near the movie set. They were shooting target practice in the desert nearby the day before, probably with the same pistol. The guild requires a fiewarm safety person. The set gun safety person was incompitant. I heard someone say how do they find a safety person. Do they just grab someone and say your the safety director with no firearm experience. Sounds like many people on the set knew the rules and didn't care. You can block the barrel and still fire blanks. Why was he handling the gun when it wasn't required for what they are filming. Heard it was a low budget movie. It was brought out that in many movies now they have guns that are totaly disfunctional. They add the sound of the gun during editing.
So many things wrong. But even a child could have prevented what happened from happening.
I am the only one that touches my revolvers. When I take one out, I clear it just to make sure. I trained my brain to do it... always. Even when I know no one has ever even touched it.
The real shame is that it is really a big deal and they are trying to BS an excuse as to why he really isnt at fault. There should be extra charges for even attempting to BS your way out of it.
ronsatspokane
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He failed the most basic test of firearms handling. Always assume that a firearm is loaded. Some would say that is until you have a chance to personally verify that it is not loaded. That latter part is questionable. I recall a 10-22 that I personally checked and assumed it was not loaded. A while later I open the boat again and there is a shell chambered. These people should never be allowed to handle firearms unless they have received instruction and the minute they start horsing around with them, their privileges are revoked.
Fantastic, Bottom line. The Sleez Bag killed her and he should be punished for his actions.
In any other world away from Hollyweird, the person who held the gun, pointing it at another person and firing it, would be neglecting the most basic principle of responsible gun handling, that we should assume every gun is loaded. If this was me, I'd already be serving my sentence. Sad, and I understand that it took other circumstances that may have been someone else's fault but none of that changes the FACT that he held the gun and neglected the most basic principle of responsible gun handling...period. It was his responsibility to check that gun...nobody else's. Even if they had someone with that job title, it doesn't change the law and it doesn't change the fact that he was negligent. Sad, yes, but mostly because it was very preventable.
Agree 100%.
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