The film’s star, Mr. Baldwin, and its armorer were accused of involuntary manslaughter after its cinematographer was slain by a gun on set that was loaded with a live round.
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After Baldwin Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Actors Worry About Gun Safety
The manslaughter charges Alec Baldwin faces after a fatal on-set shooting revived questions about who’s responsible for gun safety on film productions. “We are not actual cowboys,” an actor noted.
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Prosecutors Say Alec Baldwin Had ‘Absolute Duty’ to Check the Gun
The officials who decided to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor say he should have ensured the gun was safe to handle. Mr. Baldwin says that others were responsible.
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Alec Baldwin Will Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Killing
The film’s armorer will face the same charge. A cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was rehearsing with went off. There was not supposed to be live ammunition on the set.