The actor’s lawyers had argued that a firearm law included by the prosecutors was not in effect at the time of the fatal shooting. It would have carried a mandatory five-year sentence.
Tag: Rust (Movie)
-
Alec Baldwin Formally Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Killing
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.
-
Alec Baldwin Didn’t Have to Talk to the Police. Neither Do You.
Even innocent people can inadvertently make themselves seem guilty.
-
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.
-
Alec Baldwin Charges Complicate Efforts to Finish Troubled ‘Rust’ Movie
A settlement with the family of the cinematographer who was slain on the set called for resuming production, with her widower serving as an executive producer.