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Opening statements heard in Rust armourer's trial

A New Mexico prosecutor has held the chief weapons handler for the Western film Rust, Hannah Gutierrez, responsible for the 2021 fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer while her lawyer said she was being scapegoated for a tragedy.

US • 22 Feb 24

Rust armourer trial begins on Wednesday, 21 February

Trial begins for Rust armourer over on-set shooting

Jury selection began Wednesday in the trial of the woman responsible for the guns on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie Rust, where a cinematographer was shot dead in 2021.

US • 21 Feb 24

Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 on-shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins (File image)

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge

Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western Rust in New Mexico.

Alec Baldwin • 01 Feb 24

The SAG-AFTRA statement comes after Alec Baldwin, through his lawyers, filed court documents demanding a "speedy trial"

Actors' union defends Alec Baldwin in wake of charge

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has defended Alec Baldwin after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.

US • 26 Jan 24

Prosecutors in April had dismissed previous charges against the actor (file image)

Alec Baldwin facing new involuntary manslaughter charge

Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico on a new charge of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust.

US • 19 Jan 24

Alec Baldwin has repeatedly denied any responsibility for the shooting and said that he did not pull the gun's trigger.

Prosecutors seek to recharge Alec Baldwin over shooting

A grand jury will decide whether Alec Baldwin should face new charges over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film set, US prosecutors have said.

US • 17 Oct 23

Alec Baldwin fails to halt Rust crew's lawsuit

A US judge has denied Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought against him by crew members of the Rust movie.

US • 23 Aug 23

Trial of Rust movie armourer to take place next year

A US judge has ruled that the trial of Rust movie armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will take place next year.

Movie • 23 Aug 23

New Rust report casts doubt on Alec Baldwin accounts

The latest report received by New Mexico prosecutors overseeing the fatal shooting on the Rust movie set appears to cast doubt on Alec Baldwin's accounts of the incident.

Movie • 16 Aug 23

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust in 2022

US judge approves Rust settlement with family

A US judge has approved a settlement agreement for the family of Halyna Hutchins, following the Rust cinematographer's death.

Movies • 02 Jun 23

Alec Baldwin - Had pleaded not guilty to the charges

Alec Baldwin charges formally dropped in Rust case

Involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor Alec Baldwin over a fatal shooting on a film set have been formally dropped by US prosecutors.

US • 21 Apr 23

Case against Alec Baldwin dismissed, say lawyers

The case against Alec Baldwin following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been dismissed, his lawyers have said.

Alec Baldwin • 20 Apr 23

Alec Baldwin film Rust to resume filming this week

Filming will resume this week on Alec Baldwin's Rust, producers said Tuesday, some 18 months after it was halted by the fatal on-set shooting of the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 19 Apr 23

Alec Baldwin's legal team argued that it violated the New Mexico state constitution for a legislator to serve in another branch of government

Special prosecutor in Rust shooting case steps down

The special prosecutor handling the case against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust has announced she is stepping down, as Baldwin's lawyers had sought.

US • 15 Mar 23

Alec Baldwin 'wants his day in court'

Lawyers for Alec Baldwin said the Hollywood actor "wants his day in court" as a preliminary investigation hearing in his involuntary manslaughter case was set for early May.

Movies • 10 Mar 23

Alec Baldwin faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, to which he has pleaded not guilty

Push back on Baldwin's latest motion in Rust court case

The Santa Fe District Attorney has pushed back on efforts by Alec Baldwin to have the special prosecutor in his US court case dismissed.

Movies • 07 Mar 23

Rust production company agrees to pay $100,000 fine

The production company behind the film Rust has agreed to pay a fine of $100,000 to the New Mexico Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin • 24 Feb 23

Filming on Rust movie to resume this spring

Filming on the Rust movie will resume this spring in the US state of Montana, producers have announced.

Movie • 23 Feb 23

Rust filming to resume with Baldwin still in lead role

Work on the film Rust will resume in spring, with Alec Baldwin producing and remaining in the starring role, it has been announced.

Movies • 14 Feb 23

Baldwin trying to distract from negligence, says DA

Alec Baldwin and his "fancy attorneys" are attempting to "distract from the gross negligence" that led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the Santa Fe District Attorney's office has said.

US • 11 Feb 23

Baldwin says involuntary manslaughter charge 'unlawful'

Alec Baldwin has sought to have one of the charges of involuntary manslaughter, which could see him jailed for five years, thrown out by a US court.

Movies • 10 Feb 23

Shania Twain happy with 'big scar' that saved her voice

Shania Twain has admitted she would rather have the "big scar" that was left after invasive open throat surgery than have no singing voice.

Music • 10 Feb 23

Alec Baldwin seeks to dismiss special prosecutor

Alec Baldwin has sought to have the special prosecutor in his upcoming US hearing dismissed, saying that her involvement in the case is "unconstitutional".

Movies • 08 Feb 23

Alec Baldwin - Has denied responsibility for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins

Witnesses listed for Alec Baldwin trial hearing

Rust film director Joel Souza is one of over 40 witnesses that may be called to testify at Alec Baldwin's preliminary hearing over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

US • 07 Feb 23

Alec Baldwin to face charges of involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin to make US court appearance on 24 February

Alec Baldwin will make his first appearance in a US court over the death of Halyna Hutchins on 24 February.

US • 01 Feb 23