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Alec Baldwin‘s attorney has spoken out following the news that the actor would be criminally charged on two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie, Rust.
In October 2021, Baldwin was rehearsing a scene for the movie, in which he is both the lead actor and a producer, when he fired what he thought was a “cold gun,” ultimately killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. He has since maintained his innocence — even suggesting that “someone put a live bullet in the gun” without his knowledge during an ABC News interview.
“This decision distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and represents a terrible miscarriage of justice,” Baldwin’s attorney, Luke Nikas, said, per Deadline. “Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win.”
Also facing the same charges as Baldwin is Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Her lawyer, Jason Bowles, said she “is, and has always been, very emotional and sad about this tragic accident,” though she did not commit the crime she is being charged with.
“These charges are the result of a very flawed investigation, and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts,” he said, per Deadline. “We intend to bring the full truth to light and believe Hannah will be exonerated of wrongdoing by a jury.”
New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies elaborated on the charges brought forth while speaking to CNN. She said, “An actor does not get a free pass just because they are an actor,” before adding, “Just because it’s an accident doesn’t mean that it’s not criminal.”
According to the prosecutor, an investigation revealed that “there were people complaining about safety on set,” and that Baldwin, who is also a producer, “should have been aware that safety was an issue … And then, as an actor that day, he should have checked that gun, checked those projectiles.”
