Alec Baldwin's criminal matter linked to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been dismissed, opening doors for a civil suit against him and the film's production team. The attorney leading this case, Gloria Allred, expresses concerns over the handling of the matter, emphasizing justice for Hutchins' family.
Alec Baldwin's Criminal Case Dismissed; Civil Suit Looms
Alec Baldwin's Criminal Case Dismissed; Civil Suit Looms
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case dismissed, leading to potential civil lawsuit by Halyna Hutchins' family.
The legal saga surrounding Alec Baldwin took a pivotal turn as the involuntary manslaughter charges against him in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were dismissed. The ruling clears the path for Hutchins' family to proceed with a civil lawsuit, led by notorious attorney Gloria Allred, who is known for her high-profile cases.
At a press conference in Los Angeles, Allred expressed that Hutchins’ parents and sister are resolute in their pursuit for accountability and justice following the tragic event. She lambasted the dismissal of criminal charges as a failure of justice for Hutchins’ family, despite Baldwin’s legal team insisting that he bears no responsibility for the accident.
Hutchins tragically died on October 21, 2021, during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when Baldwin, while playing the lead and serving as a coproducer, discharged a firearm that struck Hutchins and also injured director Joel Souza.
Allred reaffirmed the victim’s family rights, asserting a strong argument regarding Hutchins’ close familial bonds necessary for civil compensation. Baldwin’s legal team, who denied any negligence on his part, has not commented publicly on the recent developments.
Svetlana Zemko, Hutchins’ sister, has articulated through Allred's statement that Baldwin must face consequences for his actions. Meanwhile, previous developments saw the movie's weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison due to her involvement in the shooting incident.
The dismissal of Baldwin’s criminal charges drew sharp criticism from New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, whom Allred compared to “the Grinch who stole Christmas,” alleging negligence in pursuing justice for Hutchins' family. Torrez defended the decision, citing procedural issues identified by the judge, emphasizing a commitment to supporting other victims’ families within New Mexico instead.
At a press conference in Los Angeles, Allred expressed that Hutchins’ parents and sister are resolute in their pursuit for accountability and justice following the tragic event. She lambasted the dismissal of criminal charges as a failure of justice for Hutchins’ family, despite Baldwin’s legal team insisting that he bears no responsibility for the accident.
Hutchins tragically died on October 21, 2021, during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when Baldwin, while playing the lead and serving as a coproducer, discharged a firearm that struck Hutchins and also injured director Joel Souza.
Allred reaffirmed the victim’s family rights, asserting a strong argument regarding Hutchins’ close familial bonds necessary for civil compensation. Baldwin’s legal team, who denied any negligence on his part, has not commented publicly on the recent developments.
Svetlana Zemko, Hutchins’ sister, has articulated through Allred's statement that Baldwin must face consequences for his actions. Meanwhile, previous developments saw the movie's weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison due to her involvement in the shooting incident.
The dismissal of Baldwin’s criminal charges drew sharp criticism from New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, whom Allred compared to “the Grinch who stole Christmas,” alleging negligence in pursuing justice for Hutchins' family. Torrez defended the decision, citing procedural issues identified by the judge, emphasizing a commitment to supporting other victims’ families within New Mexico instead.
