Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Alec Baldwin Will Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Killing
New York Times ^ | New York Times

Posted on 01/19/2023 9:01:15 AM PST by Lurch Addams

The film’s armorer will face the same charge. A cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was rehearsing with went off. There was not supposed to be live ammunition on the set.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News
KEYWORDS: alecbaldwin; baldwin; banglist; halynahutchins; hollywood; joelsouza; newmexico; newyork; newyorkcity; newyorkslimes; newyorktimes; orangejumpsuit; perpwalkplease; rust; shooting
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120121-140141-160 ... 181-193 next last
To: Col Frank Slade

Baldwin takes a plea deal and it’s over soon. This won’t change his life at all.


121 posted on 01/19/2023 10:20:02 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (The only way to secure your own future is to create it yourself. 111 is the key.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 115 | View Replies]

To: Col Frank Slade
the settlement amount was not publicly disclosed.

Did I hear that the surviving husband coincidentally landed the job of executive producer for the movie when they restart it?

122 posted on 01/19/2023 10:20:52 AM PST by 1Old Pro
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 120 | View Replies]

To: Lurch Addams
Sounds about right. No reason think he killed someone voluntarily. No mens rea.
123 posted on 01/19/2023 10:21:51 AM PST by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lurch Addams

The irony. The point where make-believe and reality collide.


124 posted on 01/19/2023 10:22:52 AM PST by stevio (Fight until you die.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CIB-173RDABN

Nothing in the script about actually firing the gun. Baldwin apparently adlibbed.


125 posted on 01/19/2023 10:24:34 AM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 112 | View Replies]

To: Yo-Yo
Baldwin wasn't just an actor, he was co-producer of the movie, so if he accepts any responsibility, i.e. takes any plea deal, that will be used against him in civil court by the families suing the production.

Baldwin won't be sued by the family as they reached a settlement agreement last October 2022.

See: Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with cinematographer’s family in shooting lawsuit — and movie will be completed

In a statement posted on Twitter, Baldwin said, “We are pleased to announce today the settlement of the civil case filed on behalf of the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful for everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation.”

Under the settlement, the low-budget Western is slated to resume filming in January, with Hutchins’ widower serving as executive producer.

...

First, Baldwin released a statement on Instagram.

Later, Hutchins’ widower, Matthew Hutchins, released a statement through his attorney, Brian Panish, confirming the settlement agreement and announcing that the long-paused “Rust” project will resume production with Matthew Hutchins serving an executive producer.

Matthew Hutchins’ executive-producer role was one element of the settlement, but other details were not released.

“The filming of ‘Rust,’ which I will now executive produce, will resume with all the original principal players on board, in January 2023,” Hutchins’ statement said.

“I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. Baldwin). All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”

126 posted on 01/19/2023 10:24:49 AM PST by Ol' Dan Tucker (For 'tis the sport to have the engineer hoist with his own petard., -- Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 4)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: SaxxonWoods

He by passed a plea deal...and it’s why they charged him. Wonder what the deal was.


127 posted on 01/19/2023 10:26:17 AM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 121 | View Replies]

To: Sacajaweau

This is criminal not civil. But I’m sure his bitchwife will make sure the victim’s family never gets a dime.


128 posted on 01/19/2023 10:26:29 AM PST by bigbob (p)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: ansel12

Baldwin must have been playing with guns in some way.

The armorer with a 24-year-old girl, who obviously got the job through her father’s connections and ____, and because she would take a much lower salary than a real armorer. It was incredibly sloppy with live ammunition mixed with blanks, etc. However, she was a part-time armorer with other duties, as another cost saving approach. Some of the fault is with the director and real producer, who was not Baldwin.


129 posted on 01/19/2023 10:27:03 AM PST by xxqqzz
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 107 | View Replies]

To: Lurch Addams

It’s a Democrat state where the film industry is rather powerful. Don’t expect more than a slap on the wrist.


130 posted on 01/19/2023 10:28:36 AM PST by OrangeHoof (No food in the stores; fuel prices too high? Thank a liberal.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mr. K

The first rule of gun safety is always assume a gun is loaded. You always check the gun before you fire it. On sets they also fire into the ground just to make 100% certain. It is my understanding Baldwin did neither. Ergo negligent homicide. Finally, the scene they were rehearsing or setting up for to my knowledge did not require the gun to be fired. He needed to keep his finger off the trigger in a final safety precaution. He failed this as well.


131 posted on 01/19/2023 10:30:54 AM PST by navymom1
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Col Frank Slade
They rarely are.

It is funny how people are bending over backwards to try to excuse his actions.

I can not remember a time when I did not know the rules, every gun is loaded, never point the gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.

I know I knew the rules by age six because I was shooting by then so it should have been possible for a grown up male to learn and follow the rules.

Once you pick up the gun, point it at someone and pull the trigger what follows is all on you.

No one else.

132 posted on 01/19/2023 10:32:21 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 120 | View Replies]

To: Brandonmark

“ Will he still play DJT on SNL?”

Maybe they should do a skit about smartAlec shooting employees with a gun and claiming the gun fired itself. Wouldn’t that be funny? Haha


133 posted on 01/19/2023 10:32:50 AM PST by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Colt1851Navy
It wasn’t the armorer’s fault she obviously lost the gun around the set there somewhere.

The Armorer has one job. Keep track of the weapons at all times. She was not doing her job.

Yes, she has fault in this incident. She is not the only person at fault.

"Troubles never singly come, but march in three abreast" (Proverbial)

134 posted on 01/19/2023 10:34:10 AM PST by flamberge (Caveat Emptor)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 113 | View Replies]

To: OrangeHoof

It’s possible Baldwin wasn’t offered any type of plea deal to reduced charges.

The DA may believe they have a strong enough case against him to indict and go to crimminal trial.


135 posted on 01/19/2023 10:34:40 AM PST by Col Frank Slade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 130 | View Replies]

To: flamberge

The armorer had more than one job. She was also a wardrobe assistant or something. That was part of the problem. They didn’t want to waste money on a full-time or qualified armorer.


136 posted on 01/19/2023 10:39:36 AM PST by xxqqzz
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 134 | View Replies]

To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Murder.

I would actually suggest Voluntary Manslaughter as the appropriate charge.

Baldwin F*** Around and Found Out would be the informal description of the incident.

Karma can be such a bitch.

137 posted on 01/19/2023 10:42:49 AM PST by flamberge (Caveat Emptor)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 119 | View Replies]

To: EEGator

I think his production company him personally can be sued. Insurance company may or may not pay out but Baldwin personally, likely will.


138 posted on 01/19/2023 10:44:19 AM PST by vivenne
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: shadowlands1960

There’s a lot of irrational hate here. Get off my lawn people…


139 posted on 01/19/2023 10:45:50 AM PST by EEGator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 105 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

It will be both.


140 posted on 01/19/2023 10:46:24 AM PST by vivenne
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 128 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120121-140141-160 ... 181-193 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson