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Prosecutor Challenges Dismissal of Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Manslaughter Case

Judge's decision to throw out Baldwin's trial questioned over alleged evidence mishandling

  • Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed Baldwin's case, citing withheld ammunition evidence.
  • Prosecutor Kari Morrissey contends the judge misunderstood key testimony.
  • Morrissey argues the dismissal was based on flawed reasoning and seeks to uphold the conviction of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
  • Gutierrez-Reed has requested a new trial, citing prosecutorial misconduct similar to Baldwin's case.
  • Baldwin's lawyers claim the armorer was responsible for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
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