Alec Baldwin Expected to Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Shooting

WSJ ^ | 19 January 2023 | Katherine Sayre

[NautiNurse]

Prosecutors plan to charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the movie “Rust” in New Mexico in 2021, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation.

The film’s armorer overseeing weapons, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is also expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the incident, according to the person.

The film’s first assistant director, David Halls, has agreed to plead guilty to the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, according to the person.

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In New Mexico, involuntary manslaughter is a fourth-degree felony that carries a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison.

Representatives for Mr. Baldwin didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

[NautiNurse]

Filed under "Couldn't happen to a nicer guy."

[rktman]

He’ll get off for time served and good behavior.

[Skybird]

Guilty!!

[1Old Pro]

involuntary manslaughter is a fourth-degree felony

He doesn't need a sidearm for protection, he has "people".

[DannyTN]

I watched “Shortcut To Happiness” this week on Tubi.

Alec plays a writer who sells his soul to the devil for success.

Devil is played by Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The publisher is Daniel Webster played by Anthony Hopkins.

I wonder if Hannibal could defend Alec from the charges?

[ifinnegan]

Remember he threatened to murder Henry Hyde and his family over the Clinton impeachment.

[mware]

Two cases of involuntary manslaughter. The armor was charges with involuntary manslaughter.

[DCBryan1]

[NautiNurse]

“I did not fire the weapon. It went off by itself.”

[BerryDingle]

This is insulting on so many levels. Stand up and take responsibility for your own actions. Don’t let lawyers dictate safe handling of firearms, it’s the shooters responsibility.

[NautiNurse]

Very good!

[1Old Pro]

“I did not fire the weapon. It went off by itself.”

Nate the fake on CBS Mornings, or was it soy boy toni dikopoul, anyway, said he was "holding" the gun when it went off. And here I thought he pulled the trigger.

[NautiNurse]

You be the judge:

[daler]

He does have a pretty solid defense that should get him off:

“But I’m a card-carrying Hollywood leftist in good standing!”

[Carl Vehse]

"The film’s first assistant director, David Halls, has agreed to plead guilty to the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon"

Under New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-7-4, Negligent use of a deadly weapon is a petty misdemeanor, not a felony. Petty misdemeanors are punishable by up to 182 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

[Sparky1776]

He was in fact charged a few minutes ago.

[NautiNurse]

Will Baldwin drag this charge through the courts, or will he plead guilty? If he chooses a trial, will he testify? After all, Baldwin did such a fine job when he was interviewed by George Stephanopoulos.

[Boogieman]

Bet he’s going to try to pay one of the lesser Baldwins to take his place...

[1Old Pro]

Under New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-7-4, Negligent use of a deadly weapon is a petty misdemeanor, not a felony. Petty misdemeanors are punishable by up to 182 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

So a very light tap on the wrist.

[rktman]

For david hall it may be.