Alec Baldwin lost control on 'Rust' set and lied about his actions, prosecutors say

NBCNews ^ | April 9, 2024 | Patrick Smith

[rod5591]

Alec Baldwin lost control of his emotions on set, put others in danger and also changed his story in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of a movie in New Mexico in 2021, according to new court documents filed by prosecutors.

Prosecutors accused Baldwin of “frequently screaming and cursing at himself, at crew members” and of losing control.

“To watch Mr. Baldwin’s conduct on the set of ‘Rust’ is to witness a man who has absolutely no control of his emotions and absolutely no concern for how his conduct effects [sic] those around him,” said papers filed by prosecutors at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.

[jdege]

I’m sorry, but if I were to kill someone in a negligent discharge I’d certainly have an emotional reaction. I’d expect nothing else from Baldwin.

As in most fatal accidents, there were multiple failures in safety protocols, some by Baldwin and some by others, both before and after the handgun was placed in his hand.

And as Baldwin pulled the trigger, the ultimate failure was his.

But that he had an emotional reaction afterwards doesn’t change my opinion in the slightest. It has no bearing on the actions or failures to act that led to this tragedy.

[SkyDancer]

Hearsay by the prosecutors.

[GOP Poet]

Yes. Well put.

[Revel]

He has always been off his rocker. A real sicko.

[Pol-92064]

Whatever the defendant says can be used against him. Even if it is hearsay. Examples of hearsay that is not allowed is a witness on the stand saying another person or witness said something.
This is spelled out in the miranda warning a person is read before any questioning while in custody.

[absalom01]

His trial date is currently set in July. He’s got a very good team of lawyers, but given the way he was running his mouth after the event, the only way he beats these charges is if the fix is in.

Should be interesting.

[Vaduz]

No control of his emotions and absolutely no concern for how his conduct effects.

Yep he went Biden no surprise.

[ETCM]

They aren't talking about his reaction after the shooting, but his overall conduct on set.

Prosecutors accused Baldwin of “frequently screaming and cursing at himself, at crew members” and of losing control.

“To watch Mr. Baldwin’s conduct on the set of ‘Rust’ is to witness a man who has absolutely no control of his emotions and absolutely no concern for how his conduct effects [sic] those around him,” said papers filed by prosecutors at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.

Yes, the below sentence could be more clear, but "in the aftermath of the fatal shooting" applies to changing his story, not his unprofessionalism on set.

Alec Baldwin lost control of his emotions on set, put others in danger and also changed his story in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of a movie in New Mexico in 2021, according to new court documents filed by prosecutors.

[one guy in new jersey]

Was it forbidden for staffers to make eye contact with Hillary at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

Or is this just a myth.

[SkyDancer]

I’m saying what it was what the prosecutor said Baldwin said. Was it on tape?

[TexasGator]

“Examples of hearsay that is not allowed is a witness on the stand saying another person or witness said something.”

Heresy is allowed if the point of the heresay is not to prove the subject of the heresay is true.

[faucetman]

” are at risk of collapse because of climate change”

I don’t think they are talking about “afterwards”.

[mowowie]

Once a pretty boy narcissist.
Now a old man.
Must make him angry..

[marshmallow]

Head case.

[CedarDave]

Prosecutors accused Baldwin of “frequently screaming and cursing at himself, at crew members” and of losing control.
“To watch Mr. Baldwin’s conduct on the set of ‘Rust’ is to witness a man who has absolutely no control of his emotions and absolutely no concern for how his conduct effects [sic] those around him,” said papers filed by prosecutors at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.

Reporting early on after the shooting had witnesses saying this about his lack of control. The story reported at that time was that Hutchins was unhappy with his acting in the previous scene and wanted a retake. A very angry Baldwin pointed the gun at her saying "take this" or something similar, and fired expecting a dummy round that instead was live. If any of the witnesses verify that was the case, Baldwin is toast.

[CedarDave]

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[Lean-Right]

Totally agree.
I’ve been an active shooter
since the age of 7
years old.
It was drummed in my head
then (and since) to ask
when handed any firearm,
if it’s loaded. And once
handed over, to always
point it in a safe direction,
and to keep ones’ finger
clear of the trigger guard.
I doubt very seriously if
Alec ever attended any type
of a firearm traing session.