Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
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Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
Prosecutors said in October they were seeking to re-charge Alec Baldwin in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust."
Special prosecutors said Tuesday they are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.
"It's been a long and difficult road," Baldwin wrote about filming the movie "Rust." "But we reach the end of the trail today."
Alec Baldwin still faces charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting on the set of his film "Rust" in 2021.
Attorney Gloria Allred announced the filing of a new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and "Rust" on behalf of Halyna Hutchins' sister and parents.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
A gun Alec Baldwin was using went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the set of the Western in 2021.
"(Baldwin) relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win," Baldwin's lawyer said.
A spokesperson for the district attorney said that prosecutors would make a timely decision about whether to bring charges.
Production will resume on the film in January and Halyna Hutchins' widower says he will be executive producer.
Alec Baldwin's wife shared a video of the actor teaching their 3-year-old daughter to impersonate President Donald Trump.
Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a theatrical icon, has died at age 89.
