Alec Baldwin says part of shooting charge unconstitutional
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Alec Baldwin claims gun enhancement in fatal 'Rust' shooting charge 'unconstitutional': 'Basic legal error'
Alec Baldwin's legal team filed a new motion to dismiss a five-year firearm sentencing enhancement in the charges against him. The "Rust" actor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin says part of shooting charge unconstitutional
Alec Baldwin has asked a judge in New Mexico to dismiss a five-year firearm sentencing enhancement in the charges against him, saying it is unconstitutionally based on a law passed after the shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” The Friday court filing from the actor's attorneys said prosecutors committed a basic legal error by charging him under the statute. Prosecutors said Baldwin and his attorneys were trying to distract from the negligen…
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