Alec Baldwin Asks Judge to Remove Legal Immunity for Prosecutors in 'Rust' Shooting Case
Baldwin says prosecutors withheld evidence and conspired against him, and he wants the civil case to continue against them.
- This week, Alec Baldwin asked a federal judge to remove legal immunity from Santa Fe prosecutors and law enforcement in his civil lawsuit, claiming they conspired against him in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust."
- Following the dismissal of his manslaughter trial in the summer of 2024, Baldwin filed the lawsuit last year, alleging officials engaged in malicious prosecution.
- Baldwin's legal team accuses defendants of coordinating to secure what they call "a groundless indictment," shaping the investigation to target him, hiding evidence, and presenting false testimony.
- Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, and the County Sheriff argue they are immune as they were acting in their official roles, seeking to stop the case before discovery.
- While Baldwin's case is high-profile, KOAT legal expert John Day notes that claims of unfair prosecution are not unique; the judge's upcoming decision will determine if the lawsuit proceeds or is dismissed.
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Alec Baldwin asks judge to remove legal immunity for prosecutors in 'Rust' shooting case
Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit against Santa Fe prosecutors and law enforcement, alleging they conspired against him in the "Rust" shooting case and requesting that a judge strip their legal immunity
Alec Baldwin asks judge to remove legal immunity for prosecutors in "Rust" shooting case
Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit against Santa Fe prosecutors and law enforcement, alleging they conspired against him in the "Rust" shooting case and requesting that a judge strip their legal immunity
Alec Baldwin wants prosecutors held liable in 'Rust' lawsuit
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Alec Baldwin wants prosecutors held liable in ‘Rust’ lawsuit SANTA FE, N.M. – Alec Baldwin says prosecutors should not get immunity in his lawsuit over the “Rust” case after a judge threw out his manslaughter trial. Baldwin filed the argument in a new court filing and said the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office and special prosecutors should not be shielded fr…
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