Application Rejection Strikes Twice for Alec Baldwin - Two Candidates Advance
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The trial for Alec Baldwin, accused of unintentionally causing the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his western film "Rust," is due to start in around three weeks. Baldwin's legal team has submitted several motions to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit.
The clock is ticking for Baldwin and his lawyers: On July 9 this year, the 66-year-old Hollywood star is expected to face charges for the incident on the "Rust" set, where Hutchins (1979-2021) tragically lost her life. Baldwin is believed to have had the weapon responsible for the fatal shot in his hands, and the accusation is involuntary manslaughter. A recent bid by the actor to shelve the court proceedings has been declined, according to US publication "Variety."
The judge presiding over the trial in New Mexico, where the fatal accident took place, has also rejected the second bid to dismiss the lawsuit. The basis for the motion apparently hinged on an assurance given to Baldwin and all other set members that all weapons were loaded with blank cartridges.
Warrant officer already convicted
Baldwin may still have two chances to avoid trial, according to "Variety." Two additional motions to dismissed with fresh reasoning are still under consideration. On the one hand, the prosecution is said to have withheld important evidence from the defense. On the other hand, the weapon used in the accident was broken during FBI tests aimed at reconstructing the incident.
It is unlikely that the Santa Fe court will grant these motions in the weeks leading up to the trial start. A judge previously denied an earlier motion to dismiss in May of this year, citing potentially biased witnesses as the primary reason.
The fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins occurred in October 2021 during filming for Baldwin's low-budget western "Rust" in Santa Fe. Baldwin maintains his innocence and denies pulling the trigger of the weapon.
In March, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was already found guilty of negligence in her duties on the set. She was sentenced to 18 months probation for involuntary manslaughter.
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