In a courtroom scene filled with tension and emotion, actor witnessed the abrupt conclusion of his involuntary manslaughter related to the tragic shooting incident on the set of the film 'Rust', according to The Hollywood Reporter. On Friday, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer of Santa Fe made the decision to dismiss the case with prejudice, a ruling that prevents Baldwin from being retried in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. ADVERTISEMENT As per the reports obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the decision came after a contentious day-long hearing focused on allegations of mishandled evidence by the Santa Fe Sheriff's Office and prosecutors.
Judge Sommer emphasized the impact of these procedural errors on the fairness of the trial, stating, "The late discovery of this evidence has impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings. There is no way for the court to right this wrong. The sanction of dismissal is the only warranted remedy.
" The hearing took a bizarre turn when Judge Sommer personally examined a bag of ammunition, which Baldwin's legal team claimed had been withheld from them until recently. This led to significant developments, including the resignation of one special prosecutor and the testimony of another. Initially expected to be a two-week affair, the trial was cut short on its third day, leaving Baldwin visibly moved but silent as he left the courthouse.
Meanwhile, prosecutor Kari Morrissey acknowledged the judge's ruling, maintaining .