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New forensic report contradicts Alec Baldwin's account of fatal 'Rust' shooting, raising possibility of new charges

  • Alec Baldwin denied pulling the trigger but report concludes the gun could only fire if the trigger was pulled.
  • Initial charges against Baldwin were dismissed but may be refiled based on new forensic analysis of the gun.
  • Report refutes claim that the gun malfunctioned, finding no modifications or damage prior to FBI testing.
  • Findings align with FBI conclusion that trigger had to be pulled for gun to fire, contradicting Baldwin.
  • Decision on refiling charges against Baldwin still pending; armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faces trial in December.
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