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Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Case Over as Prosecutor Kari Morrissey Withdraws Appeal Related to Halyna Hutchins' 2021 Death

Dec 24, 2024, 02:35 AM

The manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin has officially concluded, as special prosecutor Kari Morrissey announced the withdrawal of the appeal regarding the dismissal of charges. This decision comes after a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film 'Rust' in 2021. The Santa Fe District Attorney's Office confirmed that the state's notice of appeal has been dropped, marking the end of the legal proceedings against Baldwin. The case faced complications, including revelations that potentially exculpatory evidence was withheld from Baldwin's defense team.