Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin to be dropped
New York-based trial attorney Rebecca Rose Woodland explains the charges are being dropped because the two new special prosecutors in the case wanted more time to review new evidence, but new charges could be brought in the future.
Alec Baldwin was seen in full costume on the new "Rust" set after his involuntary manslaughter charges were dismissed.
The 65-year-old actor geared up in his western wardrobe with a gray button-up, black jeans, a brown jacket with cowboy boots and a bandana. He wore a white cowboy hat and sported a gray beard on set.
Baldwin got into character and was seen holding a rifle by the barrel while filming.
Alec Baldwin got into character, and he was seen holding a rifle by the barrel while filming "Rust." (Reuters)
A black and brown horse and other cast members dressed in cowboy getups were spotted in a grassy field.
Alec Baldwin geared up in his western wardrobe with a gray button-up, black jeans, a brown jacket with cowboy boots and a bandana. (Reuters)
Fox News Digital obtained additional photos of Baldwin leaving an apartment in Montana, where "Rust" is being filmed.
Alec Baldwin holding a black leather briefcase in one hand and a coffee cup in another while leaving his Montana apartment to film "Rust." (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)
The "30 Rock" alum was holding a black leather briefcase in one hand and a coffee cup in another, while wearing a black jacket.
Baldwin returned to the "Rust" set in Montana Thursday.
Alec Baldwin leaves his apartment in Livingston, Mont., Saturday, April 22, 2023. Baldwin has resumed principal photography on the movie "Rust." (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)
The new movie set photos come after Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January after a gun he was holding fired on the set of "Rust" in New Mexico, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died Oct. 21, 2021.
Alec Baldwin resumes filming of the movie Rust in Livingston, Montana, Friday, April 21, 2023. Filming of the movie was shutdown after the death of cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins in October, 2021. (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)
The group had been rehearsing a scene, and Baldwin had been practicing cross-drawing the revolver.
A live round struck Hutchins and director Joel Souza.
ALEC BALDWIN WILL RETURN TO ‘RUST’ SET THIS WEEK AS FILMING RESUMES AFTER FATAL SHOOTING
Souza was photographed on set for the first time Friday. He was injured in the shooting that killed Hutchins.
Joel Souza was spotted on the set of "Rust" in Livingston, Mon., Friday, April 21, 2023. Souza was injured in the shooting tragedy on set while filming "Rust" in October 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in the shooting. (Flight Risk for Fox News Digital)
In a press release Friday, Souza was among those sharing statements as "Rust" continues production on the Yellowstone Film Ranch.
"Though bittersweet, I am grateful that a brilliant and dedicated new production team is joining former cast and crew to complete what Halyna and I started," Souza said.
After Baldwin’s charges were dismissed, he celebrated by sharing a photo of him hugging his wife Hilaria Baldwin at a restaurant on Instagram.
"I owe everything I have to this woman … (and to you, Luke)," he wrote while thanking his attorney, Luke Nikas.
On Thursday, Nikas shared a statement with Fox News Digital after Baldwin's charges were dismissed.
"We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic incident," attorneys Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
Alec Baldwin resumed filming "Rust" in Montana at Yellowstone Filming Ranch. (Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department)
Although the case has been closed in the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Baldwin could potentially still face new charges in the future.
Baldwin still faces a handful of lawsuits, including one brought by "Rust" script supervisor Mamie Mitchell along with another by Hutchins' mother, father and sister. Both parties are represented by attorney Gloria Allred.
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Halyna Hutchins died on the set of "Rust" in October 2021. (Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP)
"Mr. Baldwin should know that we remain committed to fighting and winning for our clients and holding him accountable for pointing a loaded gun at Halyna Hutchins, pulling the trigger and killing her," Allred said in a statement. "Mr. Baldwin may pretend that he is not responsible for pulling the trigger and ejecting a live bullet which ended Halyna’s life."
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Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed still faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter in Hutchins' death. A judge agreed to move Gutierrez-Reed's preliminary hearing to Aug 9. Both the special prosecutor and attorney Jason Bowles agreed to allow more time during a status hearing Friday.
Fox News' Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
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