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‘Rust’ charges met with mixed reaction: sympathy and hate for Alec Baldwin

LOS ANGELES — The family of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins says it is “a comfort” that no one in New Mexico is above the law following the decision to bring criminal charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin and the film’s armorer.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

What Exactly Is "Manslaughter" in the Alec Baldwin Case?

Though "involuntary manslaughter" is defined by New Mexico statute to includes death caused by lack of "due caution," New Mexico precedent limits it to situations where the defendant had "subjective knowledge 'of the danger or risk to others posed by his or her actions.'"

Reason · Jan 19, 2023

What is involuntary manslaughter? A law professor explains the charge facing Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting death

A prosecutor in New Mexico intends to charge Alec Baldwin with two counts of involuntary manslaughter it was announced on Jan. 19, 2023, over the deadly shooting on the set of the film “Rust” in 2021. The shooting occurred while Baldwin was rehearsing a scene with a gun that had…

The Conversation · Jan 19, 2023

A timeline of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s relationship: From tying the knot to welcoming seven children

The pair have been married for more than 10 years

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

What's next for Alec Baldwin after 'Rust' criminal charges

LOS ANGELES — With the announcement on Thursday that criminal charges will be filed in the accidental shooting in 2021 of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western "Rust," Alec Baldwin is likely to see his already damaged career erode even further.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

Halyna Hutchins’ final words after being shot on Alec Baldwin’s Rust set

Hutchins, director of photography for the Western film ‘Rust’ died on 21 October 2021 after Baldwin discharged a firearm while practising a gun-drawing technique on set

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchins after film set shooting

The cinematographer died when a gun being used as a prop by the actor discharged on set

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Alec Baldwin to face manslaughter charge

The actor could face years in prison for the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the film set of "Rust"

Salon · Jan 19, 2023

Halyna Hutchins’s husband says shooting charges for Alec Baldwin are ‘comfort’

The husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has welcomed Alec Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslaughter charges and called it “a comfort to the family.”

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in ‘Rust’ set shooting

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said charges will be filed by the end of January, and that Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed will be issued a summons to appear in court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023