Lawsuits against actor Alec Baldwin for his fatal shooting on the set of the film Oxide it will be withdrawn, his lawyers said in a statement. The investigation previously led to a criminal charge against the actor for manslaughter.
“We welcome the decision to close the case against Alec Baldwin and encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
On October 21, 2021, filming for the movie “Rust” on a New Mexico ranch turned tragic when Alec Baldwin activated a gun that was supposed to contain only blanks, but whose very real projectile killed cinematographer Halyna. Hutchins. , 42, and the injured director Joel Souza.
The actor has always maintained his innocence.
This rare news shocked Hollywood and prompted calls to ban firearms on film sets. The announcement of the case file, revealed this Thursday by the specialized magazine Deadline and other American media, arrives on the same day that filming of the film resumes in Montana.
Alec Baldwin, best known for his role in the series “30 Rock”, has always claimed his innocence. According to him, they assured him that his weapon was harmless and he denies pulling the trigger. A claim disputed by many experts.
After his accusation, his defense immediately denounced a “terrible judicial error”.
If convicted, the actor could face up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Source: BFM TV
