In a remarkable twist two days into Alec Baldwin ‘s “ Rust ” trial for involuntary manslaughter, the judge has dismissed the case against Baldwin after the defense alleged that the prosecution withheld new evidence from them. The judge said the late discovery of the evidence in the trial impacted the fundamental ability for the defense to argue the case and the overall fairness of the proceedings about the death of Halyna Hutchins. The judge also claimed prosecution knew about the evidence and chose to not disclose it to the defense.
“There is no way for the court to right this wrong,” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer said in court on Friday. Baldwin could be seen teary eyed as the judge made her decision. More to come.
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