Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charges Dropped by New Mexico Prosecutors
New Mexico prosecutors have officially dropped their appeal against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.'
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New Mexico prosecutors will not pursue an appeal to reinstate involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin for the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The decision follows a judge's ruling that dismissed the charges due to alleged mishandling of evidence. Baldwin's attorneys claim this validates their position that he committed no crime. The case drew national attention and prompted scrutiny over safety protocols on film sets.
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