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Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed in July

Rust prosecutor appeals over dismissal of Baldwin case

A prosecutor is seeking to overturn a judge's decision to throw out an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin, after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust.

US • 26 Nov 24

Alec Baldwin pictured in court last week

Baldwin may sue prosecutor, sheriff over Rust film trial

Alec Baldwin has informed a US prosecutor and sheriff that he may sue them after it emerged they withheld evidence from his defence team during their attempt to prosecute him over a fatal shooting on the Rust film set.

US • 17 Jul 24

Alec Baldwin gets emotional at the conclusion of his trial for involuntary manslaughter in First Judicial District Court

Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial dismissed by judge

A New Mexico judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin after his lawyers alleged police hid evidence of the source of the live round that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

US • 13 Jul 24

Halyna Hutchins was shot with a live round after Alec Baldwin pointed a gun at her as she set up a camera on a film set

Baldwin's motion to dismiss manslaughter charge denied

A New Mexico judge denied a request by actor Alec Baldwin to dismiss a manslaughter charge he faces for the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the film set of the movie "Rust".

Entertainment • 29 Jun 24

Alec Baldwin is to be charged over the fatal shooting

Alec Baldwin to be charged over 'Rust' movie shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.

World • 19 Jan 23

Halyna Hutchins was shot dead during filming on Rust last October

Family of woman killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin

The family of a woman shot dead by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" has sued the US actor, claiming "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.

World • 15 Feb 22

Alec Baldwin said he was "just trying to move forward" and felt "lucky" to be at home with his family for Christmas (file image)

Baldwin thanks supporters for 'strength' after shooting

Alec Baldwin has thanked supporters for their "best wishes and strength" during the holiday season but said "not a day goes by" that he does not think of the death of Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin • 24 Dec 21

A candlelit vigil was held for Halyna Hutchins in the aftermath of her fatal shooting

Man who gave Baldwin loaded gun 'shocked and saddened'

The crew member who handed Alec Baldwin the loaded gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of "Rust" has expressed his shock and sadness at the incident.

Alec Baldwin • 02 Nov 21

Alec Baldwin has made his first on-camera comments since the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins

Baldwin speaks about 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments since he accidentally shot dead cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a film set earlier this month, US actor Alec Baldwin has said that the tragedy was a "one in a trillion episode".

Alec Baldwin • 31 Oct 21

County Sheriff Adan Mendoza speaks during a press conference at the Santa Fe County Public Safety Building

Alec Baldwin's gun fired live lead projectile - sheriff

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said authorities have recovered a live lead projectile that was fired from the firearm used by actor Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting death last week on a movie set in New Mexico.

World • 27 Oct 21

Alec Baldwin was handed a prop gun on set and was told it was unloaded

Baldwin was aiming at camera when gun fired - affidavit

Alec Baldwin was drawing a revolver across his body and pointing it at a camera during rehearsal on the set of 'Rust' when the weapon fired and struck the cinematographer in the chest, according to an affidavit released yesterday.

World • 25 Oct 21

Guns used on film sets are supposed to be checked multiple times before use

Guns on film: How are they used safely?

The fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin during the making of a movie in the US has raised questions over the use of guns on film sets.

World • 23 Oct 21

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot in the chest and died from her injuries

Inquiry into Baldwin shooting focuses on custody of gun

The police investigation into a fatal shooting with a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a film set was focusing on the specialist in charge of the weapon and the assistant director who handed it to Mr Baldwin.

World • 23 Oct 21

Police said no charges had been filed over the fatal incident and no arrests have been made

Baldwin says 'heart is broken' over death on film set

US actor Alec Baldwin has said his "heart is broken" for the family and friends of Halyna Hutchins, after he fired a prop gun that fatally wounded the cinematographer on a film set in New Mexico.

World • 22 Oct 21

Alec Baldwin did not speak to reporters before or after leaving court

Actor Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to harassment charge

Actor Alec Baldwin has agreed to take anger-management training, as he pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to a harassment charge for a November confrontation.

US • 23 Jan 19

Alec Baldwin