Judge Upholds Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' Shooting

The ruling clears the way for Baldwin's trial in July, where he faces potential prison time for the 2021 on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Baldwin's motion to dismiss the indictment was denied by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, who found no prosecutorial misconduct.
The actor claims he did not pull the trigger and was not responsible for safety on set, but prosecutors argue he violated basic gun safety rules.
Baldwin's defense argued that prosecutors withheld exculpatory evidence and misled the grand jury, but the judge disagreed.
The trial is set to begin in July and could last up to two weeks, with Baldwin facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has already been convicted and sentenced for her role in the incident, and is appealing her conviction.