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New Mexicans slam Alec Baldwin as manslaughter trial kicks off

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Santa Fe is used to tourists. But not like this. Alec Baldwin was in town this week for the start of his manslaughter trial, but he wasn’t getting a warm welcome from New Mexicans. A small crowd of local spectators gathered in the courtroom as the defense delivered opening statements. […]

Alec Baldwin trial: How long would he go to prison if convicted in 'Rust' shooting?

(NEXSTAR) – Opening statements began Wednesday. Alec Baldwin’s trialhas been charged with felony manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing cinematographer Halina Hutchins on a film set, and if convicted, the actor could face prison time. Baldwin, 66, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges in the 2021 shooting that occurred during rehearsals for the Western […]

Alec Baldwin trial in 'Rust' shooting begins with jury selection

Jury selection in the manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin is set to begin Tuesday, nearly three years after cinematographer Halina Hutchins was shot and killed on the set of a New Mexico Western. “The Departed” actor arrived at the Santa Fe courthouse early Tuesday morning wearing a dark gray suit, thick-rimmed black glasses and […]

‘Rust’ trial could hinge on whether Alec Baldwin pulled trigger

Alec Baldwin says he never pulled the trigger. It’s a key issue in the “30 Rock” star and father of eight’s manslaughter trial, which begins with jury selection on Tuesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Prosecutors allege that Baldwin pointed a .45-caliber cowboy gun at cinematographer Halina Hutchins, killing her, while filming the movie “Lust” […]

Alec Baldwin Scores Big Win In ‘Rust’ Pre-Trial

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that prosecutors could not present evidence of Baldwin’s role as a producer on Lust, a major victory for the star. A judge ruled Monday that Baldwin’s involvement as a co-producer is irrelevant to the trial over the deadly shooting in 2021. Baldwin’s status as one of the film’s producers is […]

Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial: Judge makes major ruling in actor’s favor

Santa Fe, New Mexico – In an early legal victory for actor Alec Baldwin, the judge overseeing his New Mexico manslaughter trial ruled Monday that prosecutors could not present evidence that he was a producer on the film “Lust.” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer granted the defense’s request to bar the state from introducing testimony about […]