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14 Jul 2024

Prosecutor Sets Record Straight

In the aftermath of the stunning dismissal of all charges in the Alec Baldwin trial in New Mexico, Special Prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson sets the record straight of what really transpired on Day 3 of the case.

Johnson shockingly resigned from the case midway through the third day of the trial after she learned that crucial evidence was withheld from the defense in their preparation for the case.

Appearing on an exclusive interview on News Nation, with host Chris Cuomo, shortly after the dismissal of the case, Johnson says she wholeheartedly believed Baldwin was guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins based on the evidence that the prosecution had. Johnson said she was never told about the bombshell evidence that was withheld from the defense. Here’s more.

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23 Apr 2023

‘Rust’ Gun Was Modified

CBS News reports that the criminal charges against Alec Baldwin in the Rust shooting were dropped because new evidence revealed the gun had been modified and prosecutors felt they could not prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Correspondent Dick Brenan said the firearm was modified and sent to the set without Baldwin’s knowledge in a way that would have made it less safe to handle. He added that the disclosure also undermined the prosecution’s contention that the gun could be fired without Baldwin pulling the trigger. Here’s more.

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21 Apr 2023

Alec Baldwin Walks Away

Manslaughter charges have been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin in the death of his cinematographer on the movie set of Rust.

Baldwin, 65, was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the Oct. 21, 2021 shooting of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the Western movie. The death occurred after a prop pistol Baldwin was using for a scene unexpectedly fired a real bullet.

Filming for the movie is due to resume in Montana this week. Here’s more from ABC News.

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20 Jan 2023

DA Charges Alec Baldwin!

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Alwies has charged Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed with two counts each of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust. Assistant director David Halls agreed to plea to negligent use of a deadly weapon.

ABC News’ Dan Abrams reports that the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico is 18 months, although the DA’s office added firearm enhancement to one of the charges, which would extend the sentence by a mandatory five years. The DA’s office said, “The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the Rust film set. In New Mexico, there’s no room for film sets that don’t take our commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously.” Here’s more from ABC News.

The legal team from the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), featuring former President Trump counsel Jay Sekulow, brings more in-depth analysis of the charges.

 

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