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Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Trial Begins for Fatal 'Rust' Shooting, Faces Up to 18 Months

Jul 9, 2024, 09:20 AM

Actor Alec Baldwin, 66, is set to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film 'Rust' in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The incident occurred on October 21, 2021, when a prop revolver Baldwin was using discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Nearly three years after the incident, Baldwin faces a single felony count of involuntary manslaughter, which could result in up to 18 months in prison if convicted. The trial begins with jury selection and is expected to last 10 days. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty, claiming the shooting was accidental and that the gun misfired after he pulled the hammer, not the trigger. The case has seen numerous legal twists and turns, and the trial will determine whether Baldwin is responsible for Hutchins' death. Baldwin arrived at the courthouse with his wife, Hilaria Baldwin.