Key takeaways:
- Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are expected to face criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of Halyna Hutchins.
- Legal experts have expressed doubts about the strength of the case against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed.
- The case has sparked a debate among legal experts and a response from Hollywood.
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are expected to face criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western movie “Rust” in New Mexico. The charges are expected to be formally filed by the end of the month.
However, some legal experts have expressed doubts about the strength of the case against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson said Friday that it was a “significantly difficult prosecution that probably should not have been brought in the first instance”.
Baldwin has maintained that he did not fire the shot that killed Hutchins on October 21, 2021. However, prosecutors claim to have FBI lab reports that show Baldwin did fire the fatal round.
The case has sparked a debate among legal experts about the strength of the prosecution’s evidence and the implications of the case. Jackson said that the prosecution’s decision to bring charges “sets a very dangerous precedent”.
The case has also sparked a response from Hollywood, with many appearing to rally around the oft-polarizing actor. It remains to be seen how the case will play out in the coming weeks and months.
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