Actor Alec Baldwin is to be charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
[Mis à jour le 19 janvier 2023 à 17h25] Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rustannounced the prosecutor in charge of the case this Thursday, January 19, 2023. On October 21, 2021, the American actor accidentally fired while shooting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which cost the life of the director of photography for the feature film.
Alec Baldwin has always assured that he was confirmed that his weapon was harmless and that he did not pull the trigger. However, experts question these claims. As part of this case, Alec Baldwin is not the only one who will be prosecuted: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in charge of the weapons on the film set, will also be prosecuted for manslaughter. They risk up to 5 years in prison.
The Santa Fe prosecutor clarified this Thursday, January 19, 2023 that assistant director Dave Halls, whose responsibility was also in question at the time of the tragedy, is not concerned by this charge. He had indeed agreed to an arrangement so that he would only be prosecuted for negligent use of a deadly weapon. He is suspended with 6 months probation. It should also be noted that the charges do not relate to the shooting which also hit director Joel Souza, injured in the shoulder.