Alec BaldwinHis attorney is bringing new charges to be filed against the actor.
More than a year later the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins shot dead on set rustThe New Mexico District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Baldwin—along with the weapon maker Hannah Gutierrez-Reed—will be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
But according to Baldwin’s attorney, Luke Nikasthe charges represent “a terrible injustice.”
“This decision distorts the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins,” Nikas said in a statement to NBC News. “Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun—or anywhere on set. He trusted the experts he worked with who took care of the work. told him the gun had no live ammunition. We will fight these things offensively, and we will win.”
Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney, Jason Bowlesalso responded to the development, saying that their client was “not guilty of involuntary manslaughter” and that they intend to “bring the whole truth to light and believe that Hannah will be acquitted by a jury for her actions.” wrongdoing.”
