The actor is finishing the film in Montana, more than a year after a gun he was rehearsing with on set went off, killing its cinematographer.
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Prosecutors to Drop Charges Against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ Shooting
Mr. Baldwin had been charged with involuntary manslaughter after the gun he was practicing with went off on set, killing the film’s cinematographer. The film’s armorer still faces charges.
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‘Rust’ Prosecutors Downgrade Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges
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.
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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.
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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.