Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin 'Rust' manslaughter case

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A New Mexico judge dismissed the criminal case against Alec Baldwin related to the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie 'Rust' due to prosecutors withholding evidence about ammunition. The judge ruled in favor of Baldwin, stating that the prosecution's actions warranted the case's dismissal.

Keywords: Alec Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, Rust movie, Dismissal of case, Prosecutorial misconduct

Source: CNBC

Update At: 7/13/2024

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