Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Case Comes to an End, Prosecutor Drops Appeal
Alec Baldwin‘s team is speaking out after the Rust case has come to an end.
The actor had faced an involuntary manslaughter case following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died on the set of Rust. The gun that Alec was holding fired, with the bullet striking and killing Halyna.
Back in July, a New Mexico judge decided to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter trial against Alec over “critical” bullet evidence that was introduced into the case.
The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office was appealing the decision, but they just withdrew it, officially putting an end to the legal proceedings.
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“Today’s decision to dismiss the appeal is the final vindication of what Alec Baldwin and his attorneys have said from the beginning — this was an unspeakable tragedy but Alec Baldwin committed no crime. The rule of law remains intact in New Mexico,” his legal team told THR.
Just last month, Halyna‘s mom spoke out to slam Alec.