Alec Baldwin Pleads, Not Guilty to Involuntary, Manslaughter Charges.
Associated Press reports that Baldwin has pleaded
not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in
the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Hutchins died shortly after being wounded
on the set of a Western movie on
the outskirts of Santa Fe in October 2021.
According to court documents filed
on February 23, Baldwin waived
his first formal court appearance.
He also waived a hearing to
have his rights explained to him. .
On February 23, a judge set conditions of release allowing
Baldwin to have limited contact with potential
witnesses to allow him to complete the filming of 'Rust.'.
On February 23, a judge set conditions of release allowing
Baldwin to have limited contact with potential
witnesses to allow him to complete the filming of 'Rust.'.
According to AP, both prosecutors and
defense attorneys are preparing for a likely
preliminary hearing in the coming months. .
That hearing will reportedly determine
whether sufficient evidence
exists to proceed to trial.
Defendant is permitted to have
contact with potential witnesses
only ... in connection with completing
the ‘Rust’ movie and other related
and unrelated business matters; .., Mary Marlowe Sommer, District Judge,
via Associated Press.
... provided, however,
that defendant is not permitted
to discuss the accident at issue, Mary Marlowe Sommer, District Judge,
via Associated Press.
AP reports that the charges against Baldwin and armorer
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are punishable by up to
18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine if found guilty.
AP reports that the charges against Baldwin and armorer
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are punishable by up to
18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine if found guilty