The special prosecutor handling the case of Alec Baldwin’s cameraman Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rusty” has resigned.
Andrea Reeb announced the decision a month later Baldwin’s Lawyers filed a motion to remove her because she was also a representative in the state legislature.
The actor’s team argued that it violated the New Mexico constitution for a lawmaker to serve in another branch of government.
“The best way I can ensure that justice is done in this case is to step down so the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts, which clearly show that a complete disregard for basic safety protocols contributed to Halyna Hutchins’ death,” Ms Rui said. cloth said.
“I’m not going to let questions about my role as a lawmaker and prosecutor overshadow the real issues at hand.”
On February 23, Baldwin, the film’s lead and producer, plead not guilty Charged with manslaughter.
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Two other people have been indicted, Armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, her lawyer said, while assistant director Dave Hall Hall pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor weapons charge.
Photo by Halyna Hutchins in 2017. Image credit: Rex
Gun Enhancement Drop
Prosecutors initially charged Baldin and Ms Gutierrez-Reed with gun augmentation for five years, but that was later dropped because the law did not apply at the time of Ms Hutchins’ death, reducing their possible prison terms from at least five years to as much as 18 months.
Ms. Gutierrez-Reed blamed the shooting on potential vandalism, Baldwin’s lack of firearms training and the failure of Holes and Baldwin to get her on set for additional gun inspections.
Alec Baldwin poses for a photo on set after filming wraps up.Photo: Santa Fe Police
Prosecutors deny claims authorities destroyed guns
it’s after prosecutors in new mexico denial of claim Baldwin’s lawyers claimed state authorities had destroyed the gun that killed Ms Hutchins.
Meanwhile, several lawsuits have been filed against Baldwin and others who Ms Hutchins died after the shooting, including her husband Matthew, her parents and sister. A reached a settlement late January.
three crew members are also among those who have begun legal actionsaying they have been experiencing symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder since the shooting.