Judge Upholds Dismissal of Manslaughter Charges Against Alec Baldwin
A New Mexico judge maintains dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin, while the prosecution plans to appeal the ruling.
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A New Mexico court upheld the dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in connection with the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer affirmed her previous ruling, stating the prosecution failed to provide new evidence to justify reconsideration. Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey indicated intentions to appeal, reflecting ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is serving her 18-month sentence linked to the incident after her appeals were denied. Baldwin has maintained his innocence, stating he did not pull the trigger.
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