New Mexico prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust in 2021, Baldwin’s lawyers said on Thursday.
Baldwin, 65, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in January in Hutchins’ death and the injury of Rust director Joel Souza, who was also shot.
The actor was accused of showing a “reckless” disregard for safety in Hutchins’ death. He pleaded not guilty in February after prosecutors downgraded the seriousness of the charges, reducing the potential prison time.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec
