Alec Baldwin's Trial for 'Rust' Shooting Death of Halyna Hutchins Begins This Week in New Mexico

Jul 8, 2024, 02:00 PM

Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the New Mexico set of the film 'Rust' in October 2021. The trial, beginning this week, follows nearly three years of legal proceedings. Baldwin, who faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted, has pleaded not guilty, claiming the shooting was accidental and that the gun misfired. A New Mexico judge has ruled that Baldwin's role as co-producer is not relevant to the trial, focusing solely on his actions as an actor. Twelve people were inside the movie set church during the incident, and director Joel Souza was also wounded. Jury selection is set to start tomorrow, and the trial is expected to last 10 days.