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DA stands by prosecutor in Alec Baldwin set-shooting case

A district attorney in Santa Fe is fighting back against efforts to disqualify a special prosecutor pursuing manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in ‘Rust’ shooting case

Alec Baldwin on Thursday pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges for the accidental fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and agreed to release conditions that would allow him to complete the film.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

Alec Baldwin’s attorneys call for Rust special prosecutor to be disqualified as she is too busy to work case

In a scathing motion, Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas accused prosecutors of being distracted and amplifying basic legal errors in the media

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Alec Baldwin wants prosecutor in on-set death case dropped

Defense attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin are seeking to disqualify the special prosecutor in the case against him stemming from the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Alec Baldwin seeks to disqualify ‘Rust’ special prosecutor

Alec Baldwin is seeking to have a New Mexico lawmaker overseeing “Rust” criminal prosecutions disqualified from the case.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2023

Will ‘Rust’ assistant director's testimony help prosecutors, or Alec Baldwin?

New Mexico prosecutors building a criminal case against “Rust” movie star Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed are relying on cooperation from another key figure in the tragedy: the movie’s assistant director, David Halls.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Alec Baldwin faces charges – but what about firms involved in Rust shooting?

Actors’ union say it was ‘not a failure of duty’ on performer’s part, but film’s production company is unlikely to face criminal charges

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2023

Key question at Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial: Is he to blame for Halyna Hutchins’ death?

The criminal case prosecutors are filing against Alec Baldwin will turn on the same question that has dogged the actor since the day he shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust”: Is he responsible for her death?

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023

Alec Baldwin’s ‘recklessness’ on set led to criminal charge, prosecutors say

Actor and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, violated ‘all of the standards … if we have a gun in our hands,’ says Santa Fe DA district attorney

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023

In 'Rust' shooting, prosecutors wrestled over charges

New Mexico prosecutors acknowledged Thursday they struggled over whether to charge actor Alec Baldwin and weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez Reed with involuntary manslaughter, a felony, but said they felt an obligation to the slain cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023