This news has been read 65 times! LOS ANGELES, May 25: Alec Baldwin, 66, will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in July, following a judge’s denial of a motion to dismiss the case on Friday. Kari Morrissey, one of the prosecutors, stated that “the actor has responsibility for the firearms once it is in their hands.” However, Baldwin’s lawyers argued that Morrissey did not provide essential evidence to the grand jury earlier this year and that defense witnesses were unavailable.
The judge, according to Variety, noted that Morrissey had shared a letter from the defense with the grand jurors verbatim, but the jurors chose not to follow up on it. “The Court is not in a position to second-guess the grand jury’s decision in this regard,” the judge stated. She added that while the State deferred certain questions, the grand jurors asked probative questions and received complete answers from witnesses.
In October 2021, Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of “Rust,” while the film’s director, Joel Souza, was injured. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty and denied pulling the trigger or being responsible for ensuring the gun’s safety. Last month, “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchins.
An expert warned that her sentence could be a bad sign for Baldwin as his trial date approaches. Baldwin had been offered a plea deal last year t.
