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Alec Baldwin Says He Considered Suicide After 'Rust' Charges Were Refiled

His disclosure follows a final dismissal of the criminal case that cannot be retried.

Overview

  • In a Dopey podcast interview, Baldwin said he had suicidal thoughts after prosecutors refiled charges and described the ordeal as taking “10 years” off his life.
  • He detailed immobilizing depression his children witnessed and credited family support with helping him endure the period.
  • Baldwin argued New Mexico prosecutors disregarded Hollywood safety rules and pursued publicity, noting a judge rebuked their conduct.
  • Hilaria Baldwin said on the couple’s reality show that he was diagnosed with PTSD following the 2021 on‑set shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins and injured Joel Souza.
  • Weapon supplier Seth Kenney has filed a civil lawsuit alleging Baldwin scapegoated him, while separate reporting describes heavy legal costs, reduced acting work and rising expenses for the actor.