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Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, the special prosecutor who resigned just moments before involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped, has spoken out against the actor’s behavior on the set of the film "Rust." In an interview with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo, Johnson highlighted the evidence that she had seen, which showed Baldwin engaging in "horseplay" with the gun that ultimately led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Johnson described Baldwin’s actions as “reckless” and emphasized that there were numerous clips from the filming that demonstrated this behavior. This revelation raises serious concerns about s...... Read Full article on HadNews

Actor Alec Baldwin found himself in a tumultuous legal battle following the tragic shooting on the set of the film Rust, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins lost her life. However, the manslaughter case against Baldwin has now been dismissed by a judge, bringing the trial to an abrupt end. Baldwin, visibly emotional, broke down in tears as the judge announced the dismissal, just three days into the trial in Santa Fe. This marks the second time that the case against him has been dismissed since the incident in October 2021. The dismissal came after Baldwin's lawyers argued that crucial evidence, a batch of bullets, was allegedly hidden by ...... Read Full article on HadNews

In a shocking turn of events, Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed mid-trial by a New Mexico judge on Friday. The judge criticized prosecutors for withholding crucial evidence from the defense, leading to this unexpected outcome. The case stemmed from the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust,” a incident that shook the entertainment industry and sparked a conversation about safety on film sets. Baldwin, visibly emotional, broke down in tears as the charges against him were suddenly dropped. He was seen embracing his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, who was also in tears. This surprisin...... Read Full article on HadNews

The second day of Alec Baldwin’s trial went deep into the origins of a vintage Colt .45 revolver and the question of how live bullets got to the set of “Rust.” Baldwin is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the film’s cinematographer. Prosecutors maintain that he negligently fired the weapon while preparing for a scene. Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger. His lawyers argue that his gun handling is a distraction from the central question of how six live bullets — including the fatal one — got to set. Alessandro Pietta, the gun’s manufacturer, came from Italy to testify ...... Read Full article on HadNews

After a trial that lasted almost two weeks, it took a jury three hours to return a guilty verdict for involuntary manslaughter against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on “Rust.” After an investigation of cinematographer Haylna Hutchins’ death that took more than two years, it was a swift end. One case remains: Alec Baldwin, who held the gun that killed Hutchins on October 21, 2021. Baldwin’s trial is set for July and it carries the same involuntary manslaughter charge. Like Gutierrez-Reed, he faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted. Gutierrez-Reed currently awaits sentencing while in custody. Neama Rahmani, founder of Los Ange...... Read Full article on HadNews