Posted on 04/11/2023 6:20:37 AM PDT by george76
Alec Baldwin has been allowed to skip the preliminary hearing in the “Rust” shooting case, a judge has ruled.
Baldwin was due to appear in court for the two-week preliminary hearing, set to kick off on May 3.
The hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western flick, “Rust.”
Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot on the movie set outside Sante Fe, N.M., on Oct. 21, 2021, after Baldwin’s prop gun discharged a live round and struck her in the chest.
The film’s director Joel Souza was also wounded.
Baldwin’s legal team filed a waiver of appearance, which was approved by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Monday.
“I understand that I am charged with the following offense or offenses under the law of the State of New Mexico: Involuntary Manslaughter … in two alternatives,” the filing read.
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Alec settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Hutchins’ family last year before filing a negligence suit against four crew members.
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Trump needs to learn from these far-left celebrities. Just “skip” going to court. Let the bass turds talk to themselves.
Free as a bird, just like Jussie.
Yep.
Just say you’re taking the Alec Baldwin pass.
They consulted Comey, no prosecutor would bring this case to trial.
That would work, except for considering whom the courts favor. Baldwin has nothing to worry about because he is in the approved class.
Has Baldwin commented on Trump’s indictment?
Halyna Hutchins’ next project was documentary on Hollywood pedophile rings..
“”two-week preliminary hearing””
Wasn’t sure that OJ’s preliminary took less time so I checked - 6 days! Why two weeks here? Couldn’t possibly be as much ground to cover as in the OJ preliminary.
Baldwin held the gun...
Baldwin pointed the gun at the victim....
The trigger of the gun pulled itself and shot the victim...
Lock the gun away for life....
In California, before a case can proceed to trial for a felony, a preliminary hearing is held. If the judge decides that there is enough evidence then the case goes to trial. A defendant can waive the hearing though, and go straight to trial. Sometimes this is done so that there is no testimony before the trial, which can work to the benefit of the defendant. I believe that the system in New Mexico is similar, and this was done as a strategic move by his attorney. This does not let Baldwin escape trial. My guess is that there is a plea bargain in the works, and a preliminary hearing might contain information which might work against a plea agreement.
he snuffed the life of a reporter investigating HIM.
and there is no accountability because
the pedophiles in the DOJ protect their own.
Anne Heche, Paul Walker, Anthony Bourdain, Halyna Hutchins.. were all working on..
There are no coincidences.. ~Jamie Sale.
https://twitter.com/JamieSale/status/1561092494623838208
Corrupt justice system.
The fix is in.
Well yeah. He did nothing wrong. Just ask him. NOT surprised at ALL.
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