Tragedy struck the film set. Oxide in October 2021 when a Prop gun misfires caused death. by cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Initial reports indicated that it was Alec Baldwin who pulled the trigger. Over the course of fifteen months Hutchins was investigated and on Thursday it was announced that Baldwin and the film’s gunsmith, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, would both be charged with two counts of manslaughter . Baldwin is now said to be “devastated” by the decision.
Before the charges were officially announced by Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and Special Counsel Andrea Reeb, Alec Baldwin had shared his version of events several times. He always claimed he didn’t fire the gun that killed Halyna Hutchins. However, based on the forensic findings of the investigation, the weapon could only have fired if the person handling it had drawn it. Second people According to the source, here’s how Baldwin and his wife Hilaria made the decision:
Were prepared for all outcomes, but nothing can prepare you for it. They really support each other and try to focus on the kids.
Apparently Alec Baldwin’s wife of ten years has been his “rock” throughout the whole ordeal, but he’s very “upset” and it’s “heartbreaking” for his partner to see him. Under the circumstances, the pair are said to have “done everything they could to stay strong for the kids.” The Baldwins have seven children, ranging in age from three months to nine years.
The decision was made after a “thorough examination of the evidence,” according to a statement from District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies. Her office eventually determined that “there was enough evidence” to file charges against the star and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Special Prosecutor Andrea Reeb also said the evidence “clearly showed” a pattern of “criminal disregard for safety” on set. Oxide.
After the charges were announced a few days ago, Alec Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas released a response. He called the decision a “terrible miscarriage” and also said the actor “had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun, or anywhere on set.” Nikas also claimed that Baldwin “trusted the professionals” he worked with, who “assured him” that the guns did not have live ammunition. According to the lawyer, his client intends to fight the charges and seems to believe that he will succeed.
In addition to Alec Baldwin now facing criminal charges, Oxide Moreover risk the maximum fines for the accident and the actor spoke with been fired from several jobs since then about what happened on set. One of Baldwin’s films, 97 minutesis currently in 2023 new film release schedule by Feb. 15, but only time will tell how these allegations affect Baldwin and Hollywood going forward.
Source: Cinemablend
