Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Thursday over the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" movie set.
The charges from the New Mexico district attorney over the October 2021 tragedy also include charges against the armorer on the film set.
ICYMI: Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Baldwin’s Rust set.https://t.co/9nXdKS8mQr
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 20, 2023
“After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the ‘Rust’ film crew,” District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said in a statement posted to social media.
“On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," she added.
Alec Baldwin, armorer charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting of Halyna Hutchins https://t.co/JfjpfZ0CIa pic.twitter.com/1yxfkfuaMg
— Page Six (@PageSix) January 20, 2023
According to CBS News National Correspondent Kris Van Cleve, Assistant Director David Hall "has signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon. The terms include a suspended sentence and six months probation."
"No charges were filed in connection to the shooting of Rust director Joel Souza, who was injured but survived," the outlet added.
Assistant director David Halls has signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon. The terms include a suspended sentence and six months of probation. A copy of the plea agreement will be available after it has been filed with the court.
— Kris Van Cleave (@krisvancleave) January 19, 2023
Involuntary manslaughter is a fourth-degree felony in New Mexico that could include an 18-month sentence and a $5,000 fine.
Baldwin's attorney blasted the charges in a statement to Fox News.
"This decision distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and represents a terrible miscarriage of justice," Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel said.
"Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win," he added.
The case will continue to be closely watched by the nation as Baldwin's fate is decided in the tragic and controversial case.
