Alec Baldwin is facing the possibility of legal trouble once again as prosecutors are considering refiling an involuntary manslaughter charge against him. Baldwin’s legal team believes that this move is unjustified and misguided.
The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced that they will convene a grand jury in the near future to determine whether the case against Baldwin should be revived. They believe that it is appropriate for ordinary citizens to decide on the matter.
Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel, expressed their disappointment with the situation. They stated, “It is unfortunate that a terrible tragedy has been turned into this misguided prosecution. We will answer any charges in court.”
This development comes after the district attorney previously dropped the same charge against Baldwin earlier this year. However, they had noted that they reserved the right to recharge him if new information emerged. It appears that new evidence has prompted them to reconsider their decision.
Prosecutors cited the submission of the gun for further analysis as the reason for sending the case back to the grand jury. They claim that the analysis contradicts Baldwin’s statement that he never pulled the trigger.
In a separate development, the pending case against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the movie “Rust,” saw a ruling last week. The judge ordered the production companies involved in the film to provide correspondence and other documents related to its pre-production. This ruling likely aims to shed light on the gun safety and training practices on the set.
It is suggested that prosecutors want to investigate Baldwin’s role as a producer and determine if he had any responsibility in the alleged cutting of corners regarding gun safety. Gutierrez-Reed, who is also facing the same involuntary manslaughter charge, has claimed that the production neglected proper safety procedures.
The tragic shooting incident on the set of “Rust” claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Remembering Hutchins, TMZ has released a gallery of photos in tribute to her.
If Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin are convicted of the involuntary manslaughter charge, they could face a sentence of up to 18 months in prison.
Overall, the situation surrounding Alec Baldwin and the ongoing legal proceedings is complex and continues to develop. The decision to convene a grand jury indicates that prosecutors believe there is enough evidence to reconsider the involuntary manslaughter charge against him. Baldwin’s legal team maintains their innocence and plans to address any charges in court. The outcome of the case will be determined by the grand jury’s decision and further legal proceedings.