Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Dismissed Again

Alec Baldwin has secured another legal victory as a New Mexico judge denied prosecutors' request to reconsider the dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against him in the 'Rust' shooting case. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that the state failed to present new arguments that warranted a re-evaluation of her earlier decision, which dismissed the charges due to prosecutorial misconduct regarding withheld evidence. Baldwin's charges stemmed from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021, during the filming of 'Rust'. Prosecutor Kari Morrissey plans to appeal the ruling, but Baldwin's legal team expressed satisfaction with the outcome. Meanwhile, the armorer involved in the incident, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, remains incarcerated, having been sentenced to 18 months for her role in the shooting. Baldwin continues to face ongoing civil suits related to the tragedy.