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June 14, 2023, 1:56 PM
The weapons expert in the Alec Baldwin case was hungover on set, prosecutors say
Prosecutors are accusing the weapons supervisor on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer of drinking and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the filming of “Rust.”
June 14, 2023, 1:56 PM
June 2, 2023, 2:40 PM
Judge approves settlement in 'Rust' shooting lawsuit by Halyna Hutchins' family
A settlement was reached in a lawsuit filed by cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family over her death on the movie set of the film "Rust."
June 2, 2023, 2:40 PM
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Attorneys file motion to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer
Attorneys for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have filed a motion Thursday to dismiss her case in the fatal on-set shooting of the film's cinematographer.
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Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in fatal on-set 'Rust' shooting
Charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped in the fatal on-set "Rust" shooting.
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First images of Alec Baldwin back on set of 'Rust'
Production for the film resumed as the special prosecutor announced his decision to drop charges on the actor.
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'Rust' shooting investigators found gun had malfunctioning trigger: Source
Findings from an autopsy on the gun apparently informed prosecutors' decision to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting, a source told ABC News.
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Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in fatal on-set 'Rust' shooting
Charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped in the fatal on-set "Rust" shooting, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Gun used in 'Rust' movies shooting was 'mechanically improper': Sources
ABC News senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky and legal contributor Brian Buckmire provide analysis on the investigation.
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Gun in fatal on-set 'Rust' shooting was mechanically improper, source says
The decision to drop charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal "Rust" shooting was made after investigators found the gun was mechanically improper, a source said.
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‘Alec Baldwin: Unscripted’ | Tonight at 8/7c on ABC
The first interview since the fatal accident on the set of the movie ‘Rust’. The emotional ABC News Special with George Stephanopoulos breaks tonight at 8/7c on ABC and later that evening on Hulu.
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'Rust' shooting charges against Alec Baldwin dropped
This comes as production is resuming for the first time after the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
Charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped in the fatal on-set "Rust" shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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'Rust' timeline: Key events in the Alec Baldwin on-set shooting
Key events in the shooting on the set of "Rust," which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
Baldwin's attorneys say, "We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident."
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Alec Baldwin movie 'Rust' resumes filming following fatal on-set shooting
"Rust" is scheduled to resume production in Montana on Thursday, 18 months after the on-set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Sentence in ‘Rust’ shooting
Judge approves six months’ probation for first assistant director David Halls.
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'Rust' first assistant director David Halls sentenced in deadly on-set shooting
"Rust" first assistant director David Halls has been sentenced to six months unsupervised probation in connection with the fatal on-set shooting.
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Santa Fe DA stepping down from prosecuting Alec Baldwin's on-set 'Rust' shooting
The Santa Fe district attorney is stepping away from prosecuting the fatal on-set "Rust" shooting, the office announced Wednesday.
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District attorney in ‘Rust’ movie case steps down
New Mexico first judicial attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced Wednesday she is stepping away from prosecuting the case against actor Alec Baldwin and set armorer Hannah Gutierez-Reed.
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DA in 'Rust' case steps down
The Santa Fe District Attorney who charged Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for accidentally shooting Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, has stepped down after a series of setbacks.
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Alec Baldwin claims special prosecutor in 'Rust' case violated his constitutional rights
Alec Baldwin's attorneys claimed that the now-former special prosecutor who investigated the fatal "Rust" shooting used the case to advance her career.
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Special prosecutor steps down ahead of Alec Baldwin trial
Rep. Andrea Reeb said she was stepping down from the “Rust” shooting manslaughter case.
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'Rust' special prosecutor announces she will step down from case
Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor who investigated the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," announced Tuesday she is stepping down.
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Alec Baldwin's lawyers claim state destroyed gun that killed 'Rust' cinematographer
Baldwin's attorneys told a judge the New Mexico government destroyed the gun that killed Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," which a spokesman for the first judicial district attorney refutes.
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DA refutes claims that 'Rust' gun was destroyed
Prosecutors in the "Rust" criminal case refuted claims by the defense that the weapon involved in the case was destroyed.
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Gun used in ‘Rust’ shooting destroyed: Lawyer
An attorney for Alec Baldwin told a judge on Thursday that the New Mexico government destroyed the firearm from the shooting that killed the film’s cinematographer.
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Hannah Guiterrez-Reed makes first court appearance in 'Rust' Lawsuit
The armorer on the set of the movie "Rust" is in court as new images are released of Alec Baldwin firing guns.
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty, waives 1st court appearance for 'Rust' involuntary manslaughter charges
Alec Baldwin waived what would have been his first court appearance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust."
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Alec Baldwin waives first court appearance
Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty and waived his first court appearance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set of his film "Rust."
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Alec Baldwin's attorney slams prosecution after gun enhancement charges dropped in 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin's attorney's have slammed prosecutors after the gun enhancement charges were dropped against the actor.
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DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ armorer
Both are still charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' parents, sister sue Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' shooting
The parents and sister of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer in the "Rust" on-set shooting, have filed a new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, their attorney said.
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Alec Baldwin's attorney seeks to disqualify special prosecutor who investigated 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin's attorney moved on Tuesday to disqualify the special prosecutor in New Mexico who investigated him over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust."
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Attorneys for 'Rust' armorer say she was pressured to work in unsafe environment
Attorneys for the "Rust" film armorer charged with involuntary manslaughter Tuesday said she felt "extreme pressure" to work within an irresponsible culture.
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Involuntary manslaughter charges formally filed against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
Three people -- including star Alec Baldwin -- face charges after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of "Rust" in 2021.
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Alec Baldwin officially charged with involuntary manslaughter for ‘Rust’ shooting
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona joins with legal analysis on the charges filed in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchinson.
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Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ death
Both Baldwin and the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, have been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.
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Charges formally filed in fatal 'Rust' shooting reveal new details
Involuntary manslaughter charges were formally filed against Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. The documents reveal new details about what allegedly happened on the set of the western.
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Alec Baldwin formally charged in 'Rust' shooting
New Mexico prosecutors formally charged the actor with involuntary manslaughter.
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A timeline of the 'Rust' on-set shooting
Prosecutors announced that Alec Baldwin and the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
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Alec Baldwin seen for 1st time following charges of involuntary manslaughter
Baldwin is preparing to fight back against involuntary manslaughter charges following the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film "Rust."
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Baldwin seen in public for 1st time since 'Rust' charges announced
With Alec Baldwin set to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the fate of his movie seems unclear.
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Actors union defends Alec Baldwin following involuntary manslaughter charges
Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged in the shooting on the "Rust" set last year. ABC News' Tim Pulliam and Law & Crime network's Brian Buckmire break down the latest.
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Alec Baldwin facing involuntary manslaughter charges in 'Rust' shooting
Prosecutors announced the actor and the film's armorer will each face involuntary manslaughter charges for the 2021 fatal on-set “Rust” shooting.
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Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ film faces roadblocks following criminal charges
LA Times reporter Meg James explains how the New Mexico DA is seeking justice for Halyna Hutchins, and how it complicates efforts to resume production of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust.”
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What are the charges Alec Baldwin will face over 'Rust' shooting?
ABC News' Dan Abrams spoke with "Start Here" about Alec Baldwin's pending criminal charges in the 2021 fatal shooting.
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Studio armorer reacts to 'Rust' shooting charges
Dutch Merrick, a prop master and studio armorer, discusses the New Mexico district attorney's decision and how a live round could have ended up on the "Rust" set.
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Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' armorer to be charged with involuntary manslaughter
Both Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's lawyers said the charges and investigation were flawed.
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Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' film shooting
The actor and the film’s armorer will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting on the New Mexico film set, officials said Thursday.
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Alec Baldwin's expected charges in fatal 'Rust' shooting mark latest in actor's high-profile run-ins
Baldwin is expected to face two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of "Rust."
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