Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ manslaughter case closed as prosecutor withdraws appeal
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The involuntary manslaughter criminal case against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust has been dropped. We regret that Mr Baldwin will not be held accountable for the role he played in the death of Halyna Hutchins and as we withdraw the appeal, we do so with the hope that the outstanding lawsuits bring some measure of justice to the family of Halyna Hutchins.” Baldwin’s lawyers, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas, said in a statement that this was a “vindication”. “The rule of law remains intact in New Mexico.” open image in gallery Halyna Hutchins in 2019 The Independent has contacted representatives for Alec Baldwin for comment. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Alec Baldwin hugs a member of his legal team after the judge threw out the involuntary manslaughter case Morrissey filed a notice of appeal on the judge’s decision, arguing that the bullets were irrelevant to the case.