Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Case Dismissed in Santa Fe, New Mexico Over Withheld Evidence

Jul 17, 2024, 12:15 AM

The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has been dismissed by a judge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, due to withheld evidence, which violated Baldwin's constitutional rights. The case, related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film 'Rust,' was thrown out on Friday after it was revealed that prosecutors had failed to share key evidence with Baldwin’s defense team. This prosecutorial misconduct has left New Mexico state prosecutors facing potential bar discipline and civil litigation from Baldwin. Halyna Hutchins' widower has vowed to bring Baldwin back to court. Meanwhile, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has filed for her conviction to be overturned or for a new trial, citing similar prosecutorial misconduct and new ballistics evidence. The district attorney in Santa Fe has affirmed support for 'Rust' prosecutor Kari Morrissey despite the case's dismissal.