Alec Baldwin granted his request for a speedy trial last week on new manslaughter charges, according to documents obtained by FOX News Digital.
“Mr. Baldwin has the right to fair and prompt prosecution in order to minimize public smear and suspicion and to avoid the risk of proving his innocence that often follows long delays in prosecution,” the document said. There is.”
Additionally, Baldwin requested that the New Mexico District Attorney preserve “all evidence” in the case and a written list of all “witnesses the prosecution plans to call at trial.”
Baldwin was charged Friday with manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins on the set of the movie “The Last.”
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Alec Baldwin's original manslaughter charge was dropped in April. (Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department)
This is the second time a grand jury has indicted Baldwin in Hutchins' death. Baldwin was originally charged with He was charged with two counts of manslaughter on January 31, 2023, and the charges were later dropped in April 2023.
Alec Baldwin faces new charges on the set of 'The Last'
Baldwin's attorneys wrote that “the results or reports of any scientific tests or experiments, including any physical or mental examinations conducted in connection with this particular case, and all polygraph tests of witnesses, or copies thereof. must have been made within Baldwin's possession, custody, or control.'' “The State, whose existence is known or may become known to the prosecutor in the exercise of due diligence,” states as part of the appearance entry.
The defense also asked for “all material evidence in favor of the defendant that the state is required to produce under the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution.”
“Failure to produce this evidence would violate the defendant's rights to cross-examination, defense, fair trial, mandatory process, and due process of law,” the document states.
Baldwin was charged Friday with manslaughter in the shooting death of Halina Hutchins. (mega)
Baldwin must enter his plea on February 1st. If Baldwin fails to appear at the specified time and location, a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
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Representatives for Baldwin did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Hutchins was killed on set in New Mexico. Western, and director Joel Souza were injured on October 21, 2021, by a bullet from a weapon Baldwin was carrying while rehearsing a scene in a church. Baldwin denied pulling the trigger of the gun that killed Hutchins.
The special prosecutor has made it clear that he will ask the grand jury In October, nearly two years after Hutchins' death, Baldwin will decide whether to face criminal charges for a second time.
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“As a result of an extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have emerged that appear to indicate that Mr. Baldwin is criminally responsible for the incident.” Death of Halina Hutchins and the shooting death of Joel Souza,” special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said in a statement last month.
Baldwin also faces numerous negligence lawsuits from the “Last” crew. (Dimitrios Cambris)
“We believe the appropriate action is to allow a committee of New Mexico residents to decide whether Mr. Baldwin should be detained for criminal trial.”
Footage from the set of “The Last” released by NBC News in November showed Baldwin instructing crew members to stay out of his way as he prepared to fire a gun. The video was reportedly taken shortly before Hutchins was shot and killed.
“Now, wait a minute, I'm going to shoot right,” Baldwin said. “Can I go on the other side of the camera? I don't want to film at you.” At another point, Baldwin appeared concerned for the safety of the person behind the camera, saying, “Why don't you “I don't know if he's going to climb a hill or do anything else. I'm going to break his neck.” . ”
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Baldwin still faces several civil lawsuits, including one filed by “Lust.” Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell The other is by Hutchins' mother, father, and sister. The plaintiffs are represented by attorney Gloria Allred.
Baldwin, cast and crew amid courtroom drama “Last” shooting finished In May.
Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
