Baldwin’s lawyers seek dismissal of manslaughter case following the death of Halyna Hutchins, caused by a live round fired from a gun used by Baldwin.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used fired a live round.
A new court motion alleges that prosecutors have unfairly biased the case against the Emmy award-winning actor.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey has stated she will respond in court within 14 days, as reported by Reuters.
Mr. Baldwin refutes any responsibility for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The 65-year-old actor was rehearsing firing a Colt .45 pistol for a scene in the upcoming Western film Rust, filmed near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October 2021.
However, the firearm discharged, resulting in a live round striking and fatally injuring 42-year-old Ms. Hutchins, and injuring director Joel Souza.
He maintains that he did not pull the trigger and only cocked the hammer.
In April of last year, previous charges against Mr. Baldwin were dropped, but in January of this year, he was indicted again following claims by prosecutors that new tests indicated the incident could have only occurred if the trigger had been pulled.
His attorneys have filed a new motion alleging prosecutorial misconduct, stating, “This is an abuse of the system and an abuse of an innocent individual whose rights have been egregiously violated.”
They contend that the prosecution failed to disclose significant evidence favorable to Mr. Baldwin, including the omission of a witness who they argue would have testified to his lack of involvement in safety protocols or crew hiring.
This motion to dismiss comes just eight days after the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. She awaits sentencing, facing a possible 18-month jail term.
Mr. Baldwin’s trial is scheduled for July 10th in New Mexico.
The lawyers representing Alec Baldwin have recently filed a motion to have the manslaughter case against him thrown out. This comes after the tragic on-set shooting incident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. It seems like the legal drama is far from over, and the public is eager for updates. As the case unfolds, it’s essential to stay informed and consider the complexities and impacts of such events. Keep an eye out for further developments and let’s hope for a fair and just resolution for all involved. Stay tuned for more updates!
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