Prosecutors alleged Alec Baldwin was negligent with firearms on the set of “Rust,” even before the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, TMZ reported. Baldwin’s trial is set to begin in July, and prosecutors have already filed new legal documents in New Mexico stating they intend to introduce to back up their claims, according to . The prosecution claimed that on one occasion during the filming of the movie, Baldwin pointed the gun and fired a blank round toward a crew member while using the them as a line of sight, according to TMZ.
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – FEBRUARY 28: A still from a video clip featuring Alec Baldwin shown during the involuntary manslaughter trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed at the First Judicial District Courthouse on February 29, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gutierrez-Reed, who was working as the armorer on the movie “Rust” when a revolver actor Alec Baldwin was holding fired killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded the film’s director Joel Souza, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. (Photo by Gabriela Campos-Pool/Getty Images) The prosecuting team has more allegations stacked against the television star.
They also alleged Baldwin used to use the gun as a pointer when speaking with and directing crew members on set, TMZ reported. The famous actor and comedian is also reportedly being accused of firing the revolver after filming was over and the director had already called “cut” on the .
