'Rust' star Alec Baldwin files 'Hail Mary' motions to throw out involuntary manslaughter indictment: expert
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Alec Baldwin's defense filed two new motions to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter charge. The actor was charged in connection to "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death.
The prosecution has failed to show that the "30 Rock" actor even committed a crime, Baldwin's legal team argued. His lawyers pointed out that the prosecution admitted the "prospect of live ammunition" being present on the "Rust" set was "incomprehensible." Additionally, the filing noted it was the armorer's responsibility to ensure the gun didn't contain live rounds.
"With no awareness that the firearm might contain live rounds, Baldwin had no reason to believe — zero — that his manipulation of the firearms could lead to death, let alone a belief that his alleged actions posed a substantial risk to Hutchins."