New Mexico prosecutors have decided to drop their appeal to reinstate charges against Alec Baldwin in connection with the tragic shooting on the set of his film “Rust.” Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey formally withdrew the state’s appeal, which was initially filed in November, on Monday, as confirmed by a statement from the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
In their statement, the District Attorney’s Office indicated that the appeal would have contested the Court’s dismissal of criminal charges against Alec Baldwin, which included involuntary manslaughter stemming from the unfortunate incident that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” set on October 21, 2021.
The District Attorney’s Office also expressed appreciation for Morrissey’s efforts in handling two cases of significant national attention, particularly highlighting her successful prosecution in the case against Hannah Gutierrez Reed. Furthermore, they reiterated their support for the Hutchins family as they continue to pursue justice through civil proceedings.
In response to the decision to drop the appeal, Alec Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, conveyed in a statement to CBS News that this development serves as a definitive confirmation of their long-held position that Baldwin bore no criminal responsibility in the tragic incident. The attorneys emphasized that this decision upholds the principles of justice and the rule of law in New Mexico.
As this situation continues to unfold, updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.
