‘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 […]