Alec Baldwin Fights to Uphold Dismissal of 'Rust' Manslaughter Case

Baldwin's legal team argues that prosecutorial misconduct justifies the dismissal and opposes efforts to reopen the case.

State District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin in July due to withheld evidence by police and prosecutors.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey recently filed a motion to reconsider the dismissal, arguing that Baldwin's due process rights were not violated.
Baldwin was pointing a gun during a rehearsal on the 'Rust' set in 2021 when it discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
Baldwin's lawyers claim that the prosecution's misconduct included hiding significant ammunition evidence and providing false testimony.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armorer, is serving an 18-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter, and her case is also under scrutiny for similar discovery violations.