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    Home / News / Entertainment News / Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' charges dropped; actor breaks down in tears
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    Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' charges dropped; actor breaks down in tears
    Alec Baldwin's trial abruptly dismissed

    Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' charges dropped; actor breaks down in tears

    By Tanvi Gupta
    Jul 13, 2024
    09:50 am

    What's the story

    In a sudden turn of events, Alec Baldwin's trial over the fatal shooting on the set of Rust was abruptly ended by a New Mexico judge on Friday.

    The involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were dismissed following accusations from his lawyers that police and prosecutors had hidden evidence.

    This evidence pertained to the source of the live round that resulted in cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's death in 2021.

    The ruling came three days after the trial began.

    Legal accusations

    Live rounds were proof that bullet came from Seth Kenney

    Baldwin's defense team argued that the Santa Fe Sheriff had seized live rounds as evidence but did not include them in the Rust investigation file.

    They also claimed these rounds were not disclosed to the defense lawyers.

    The legal team further suggested that these rounds were proof that the bullet that killed Hutchins came from Seth Kenney—the film's prop supplier.

    Kenney—who hasn't been charged in this case—denied supplying live ammunition to the production and was expected to testify against Baldwin.

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    Evidence dispute

    Controversy surrounded Colt .45 rounds in 'Rust' case

    The Colt .45 rounds, central to the case dismissal, were handed over to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office on March 6 by Troy Teske—a friend of Thell Reed.

    Reed is the stepfather of Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for Hutchins's death on the aforementioned date.

    Marissa Poppel, a Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office technician, testified that these rounds were not hidden from Baldwin and were actually filed under a different case number than Rust.

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    Trial arguments

    Prosecutors argued Baldwin's role in Hutchins's death

    Prosecutors contended that Baldwin played a part in Hutchins's death due to his irresponsible handling of the gun.

    However, Baldwin's lawyers countered this argument by stating that their client was let down by Gutierrez and others responsible for safety on the set.

    They also suggested that law enforcement seemed more focused on prosecuting Baldwin than identifying the source of the live round that resulted in Hutchins's death.

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    Emotional moment

    Baldwin shed tears upon hearing the judgement

    As Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer declared, "The motion to dismiss with prejudice is granted," Baldwin, visibly relieved, took off his glasses and bowed his head, shedding tears.

    This emotional moment was broadcast live on CourtTV.

    In the courtroom, Baldwin's wife, Hilaria, wept as she embraced the Emmy-winner. His brother Stephen and sister Elizabeth Keuchler were also present, listening attentively throughout the judge's announcement.

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    #BREAKING: Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer grants motion to dismiss with prejudice in the #AlecBaldwin Manslaughter Trial.#CourtTV - What do YOU think? pic.twitter.com/Fw4LkEkp9m

    — Court TV (@CourtTV) July 12, 2024
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