Overview

• Erlinda Johnson joins the prosecution team in the Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case, bringing extensive experience in criminal defense and personal injury law.
• Baldwin faces charges for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the 'Rust' film set.
• The trial is scheduled to begin in July, with jury selection starting July 9, amid ongoing legal disputes and motions to dismiss the case.
• Prosecutors recently focused their efforts on Baldwin following the conviction of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was sentenced for her role in bringing live ammunition onto the set.
• Defense claims of prosecutorial misconduct and evidence mishandling are countered by prosecutors accusing Baldwin of evasion and contradictory statements.