Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charges Dropped

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust' have been officially dropped after special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew her appeal against the dismissal of the case. The dismissal follows a July ruling by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, who found that prosecutors had failed to disclose critical evidence, which led to the case being thrown out with prejudice. Baldwin's attorneys celebrated the decision as a final vindication, asserting that he committed no crime in a tragic incident. Hutchins' family expressed regret over Baldwin not being held accountable and hopes that ongoing lawsuits will provide some measure of justice. The case against Baldwin unraveled amid claims of withheld evidence, including live ammunition that could have been pivotal in understanding the shooting incident. Meanwhile, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter earlier this year and sentenced to prison.