Published 1 year ago

DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting

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The Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced it is dropping the gun enhancement charge -- a crime that would have carried a five-year sentence if convicted -- against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.

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BBC News

Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded

New Mexico prosecutors drop firearm enhancement charges, lowering a potential prison sentence.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Alec Baldwin: Rust shooting charges downgraded by US prosecutors

Officials drop firearm enhancement charge that carries mandatory five-year term to focus on involuntary manslaughter charge

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

5-year firearms enhancement dropped in Alec Baldwin shooting case

Prosecutors have dropped the possibility of a sentence enhancement that could have carried a mandatory five-year sentence against Alec Baldwin in a fatal film-set shooting, according to new court filings made public Monday.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

Rust shooting: DA drops gun enhancement charges against Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin could now avoid jail time even if he is convicted of involuntary manslaughter

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' manslaughter charges downgraded, cutting possible prison time

A spokesperson for the DA said it was done to avoid further 'litigious distractions'.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Actor Alec Baldwin Not Facing 5 Years In Prison For Rust Shooting

Alec Baldwin will no longer have to fear a five-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins though he is still facing the charges of involuntary manslaughter. "In order to avoid further litigious distractions by Mr. Baldwin and his attorneys, the District Attorney and the special prosecutor have removed the firearm enhancement to the involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the R…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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