However, the “30 Rock” star still faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting, which would carry a lesser sentence of 18 months if convicted.īefore his formal charges, Baldwin denied any responsibility for Hutchins’ death and argued that he didn’t even pull the prop gun’s trigger. halynahutchins/Instagram The 2021 tragedy occurred when a gun that was handed to Baldwin accidentally contained a live bullet. Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of “Rust” after Baldwin accidentally fired a gun containing a live bullet. The “It’s Complicated” actor was initially facing up to five years in prison, but scored a major legal victory when the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced they were dropping the gun enhancement charge against him. “After reading and understanding the above, I request that the court permit me to waive a personal appearance in court for the following proceedings: preliminary hearing.”
“I understand that I am entitled to personally appear before the court at every stage of the criminal proceedings. Santa Fe County Sheriff Baldwin is seen being interviewed by police following the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in October 2021. Baldwin settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Hutchins’ family last year but is now going to trial to see if he will be charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in New Mexico. “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. The film’s director Joel Souza was also wounded.īaldwin’s legal team filed a waiver of appearance, which was approved by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Monday. 21, 2021, after Baldwin’s prop gun discharged a live round and struck her in the chest. Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot on the movie set outside Sante Fe, N.M., on Oct.
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.”
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