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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

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

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

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 (pictured in New York in June 2021) - Has denied responsibility for the shooting

Alec Baldwin and Rust armourer formally charged in US

Actor Alec Baldwin and set armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust in 2021.

US • 01 Feb 23

Alec Baldwin will continue to star in Rust

Alec Baldwin will finish filming western the movie Rust despite the decision to prosecute him over a shooting on set which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 23 Jan 23

Halyna Hutchins was killed after a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin was discharged on the set of the movie Rust

Santa Fe sheriff completes Rust shooting investigation

The Santa Fe District Attorney in the US has received the final report from the Sheriff's Office into the incident on the Rust movie set, which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 27 Oct 22

Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the movie in October 2021 after a prop gun Alec Baldwin was holding was discharged

Rust settlement has 'no impact' on DA investigation

The settlement between Alec Baldwin, the Rust movie production company and the family of the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will have "no impact" on the ongoing criminal investigation into the incident, the Santa Fe District Attorney has said.

Courts • 06 Oct 22

The Bonanza Creek Ranch film set, Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot during production of the film Rust

Rust production company contests violating protocols

Rust Movie Productions (RMP) has contested the citation by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that said it "wilfully" violated safety protocols on the set of the western.

Movies • 11 May 22

Alec Baldwin: "someone loaded a live round into the gun I was holding" Image: Santa Fe County Sherriff's Department

Alec Baldwin: 'Somebody put a live round in the gun'

"That's a bullet. That's a bullet. It's as I suspected. Somebody put a live round in the gun," Alec Baldwin told police following the fatal shooting of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust in New Mexico in October.

Movies • 26 Apr 22

Alec Baldwin is seen taking a phonecall following the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust / Image: Sante Fe County Sheriff's Office

Bodycam footage shows moments after fatal Rust shooting

Bodycam footage released by Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office shows Alec Baldwin talking to police after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 26 Apr 22

Production company fined over Rust film fatal shooting

Production company Rust Movie Productions, LLC has been issued with a $136,793 civil penalty over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust following a six-month investigation by the state's environment department.

Movie • 20 Apr 22

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film in October last year, after a prop gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding was discharged

Report into fatal Rust film set shooting due this week

A report into possible workplace safety violations on the Rust film set where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed is reportedly "on track" to be released on Thursday.

Movies • 19 Apr 22

Halyna Hutchins' husband 'so angry' at Alec Baldwin

The husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has said he considers it absurd that Alec Baldwin hasn't taken responsibility for her death.

Movie • 24 Feb 22

Alec Baldwin - Submissions were made at the Los Angeles Superior Court on 24 January, court documents show

Alec Baldwin seeks to have Rust lawsuit dismissed

Lawyers for Alec Baldwin have appealed to have the second lawsuit brought against the actor over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins thrown out.

Movies • 25 Jan 22

Guillermo Del Toro: "I haven't shot a real gun on a movie set since 2007 or 2008.

Guillermo Del Toro: 'Real guns on sets not necessary'

Guillermo Del Toro says it is not "necessary" to use real guns on film sets anymore, following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 21 Jan 22

Search warrant issued for Alec Baldwin's phone

A search warrant has been issued for Alec Baldwin's mobile phone in the ongoing investigation into the death of Halyna Hutchins.

Movies • 17 Dec 21

Alec Baldwin was interviewed on Good Morning America

Baldwin says he does not feel guilt over Rust shooting

Alec Baldwin said he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger.

US • 03 Dec 21

Dwayne Johnson vows to stop using real guns on set

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has pledged to never use real guns in any film he is producing following the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set of Rust.

Movies • 04 Nov 21

Baldwin post dismisses safety concerns on Rust set

Alec Baldwin has shared a social media post from a crew member of Rust dismissing concerns about safety on the set of the film.

Movie • 03 Nov 21

Shannon Lee (pictured at the Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles on Monday) - Said such training could be a matter of life or death for those working in the film industry

Brandon Lee's sister wants gun safety class for actors

Actors who use firearms on Hollywood sets should have to be trained in safety protocols, Shannon Lee, whose brother, Brandon Lee, was killed in an accidental shooting on a movie set, has said.

Movies • 02 Nov 21

Baldwin-narrated documentary postponed after shooting

A documentary narrated by Alec Baldwin has had its North American release postponed after the actor fatally shot a cinematographer with a prop gun on the set of a separate film.

Movies • 26 Oct 21