Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case intensifies as 'Rust' prosecutor fires back

That’s four for four setbacks for the New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney in her prosecution of Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting of Rust cinematorgrapher Halyna Hutchings in October 2021.

“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed wants to stop the appointment of a special prosecutor in her involuntary manslaughter case after the previous person in that position resigned.In a document filed Friday, Gutierrez-Reed’s attorneys argued that Santa Fe District Attorney Carmack-Altwiest was improperly using a New Mexico statue to hire a special prosecutor in the case of Gutierrez-Reed and actor Alec Baldwin. Both were charged in January with involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Special prosecutor and Republican state Rep.

A special prosecutor who doubles as a state legislator is stepping down from her role in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin in the death of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set.

Alec Baldwin filed documents asking the court to remove Andrea Reeb as special prosecutor in the shooting case, Reeb has decided to step down voluntarily.The office of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies — who is prosecuting Baldwin — released a statement on Reeb's behalf on Tuesday, announcing the news.«After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the case,» Reeb's statement explained.«My priority in this case — and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career — has been justice for the victim,» she continued.

Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor in the fatal "Rust" on set shooting case, has made the decision to step down.  "After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the 'Rust' case," Andrea Reeb said in a statement shared by the office of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney on Tuesday. The statement continued: "My priority in this case—and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career—has been justice for the victim.

BREAKING – Alec Baldwin has just won another scuffle with the Santa Fe District Attorney in the criminal case over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.

Alec Baldwin's attorney, Alex Spiro, told First Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer at a Thursday hearing in New Mexico that his legal team, as part of its discovery, wanted to see the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Except there's one problem — Spiro said the state destroyed the gun, but the state refuted the assertion.«The court, I don't think, is aware at this point, but I think I should tell the court that the firearm in this case was destroyed by the state,» Spiro said during the virtual hearing.

Alec Baldwin's attorney, Alex Spiro, told First Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer at a Thursday hearing in New Mexico that his legal team, as part of its discovery, wanted to see the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Except there's one problem — Spiro said the state destroyed the gun.«The court, I don't think, is aware at this point, but I think I should tell the court that the firearm in this case was destroyed by the state,» Spiro said during the virtual hearing.

Once again, Alec Baldwin will not be showing up at a hearing in the criminal case for the Rust shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins back in October 2021.

Alec Baldwin has one less Rust trial to worry about, for now.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Santa Fe district attorney on Monday defended the appointment of a state lawmaker to prosecute Alec Baldwin in the “Rust” case, saying there is no reason she cannot fulfill both roles. Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed both face involuntary manslaughter charges in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. They are scheduled for a virtual court appearance on Thursday. Baldwin’s lawyers are seeking to disqualify the special prosecutor, Andrea Reeb, arguing that she cannot serve as both a prosecutor and a member of the state Legislature under the separation-of-powers provision of the state constitution.

Once again, Alec Baldwin and Rust producers are being taken to court by crew members of the indie Western over the fatal 2021 on-set shooting of cinematographer Haylna Hutchins.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Three “Rust” crew members sued Alec Baldwin and the film’s producers on Monday, alleging they have suffered anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the shooting death of the film’s cinematographer. The three crew members were in the church building at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, N.M., when Baldwin’s gun fired, striking cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza. Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger, though prosecutors have charged him with involuntarily manslaughter for allegedly firing the weapon while it was pointed at Hutchins. The plaintiffs in the latest suit are Ross Addiego, the dolly operator, Doran Curtin, the set costumer, and Reese Price, the key grip. According to the suit, all three were in close proximity to Baldwin when the gun was fired, and suffered “blast injuries” from the deafening sound of the shot.

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed made her first appearance in court on Friday. Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer did not enter a plea, but requested the former "Rust" armorer be allowed to possess a firearm in her home. Gutierrez-Reed has received threats to her safety since the sheriff's department released private information including her phone number, according to attorney Jason Bowles.The attorney also claimed the armorer has had a stalker.

Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of Halyna Hutchins on Thursday. Hutchins died on Oct. 21, 2021, after a gun that Baldwin was holding fired on the set of "Rust." The actor also waived his first appearance, which legal experts explained is a "routine court proceeding." "By waiving his first appearance in court, he's sending a signal that this is a case that really ought not be taken seriously, even though it is obviously an extremely serious case.

Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty in response to charges for involuntary manslaughter following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.

There’s been an update on Alec Baldwin’s case.

, Alec Baldwin and the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, have been criminally charged in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb announced on Jan. 19 in a statement that Baldwin, 64, and Gutierrez-Reed were charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Alec Baldwin has formally entered a not guilty plea to a manslaughter charge over his role in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.According to court docs, obtained by ET, the 64-year-old actor waived his right to appear Friday before First Judicial District court Judge Mary Sommer in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and have his rights explained to him by the judge. Baldwin instead opted to enter his plea Thursday through his attorney, Luke Nikas.Sommer also approved an order setting several conditions for Baldwin's release, including staying out of legal trouble, not possess firearms or dangerous weapons, not consume alcohol, and maintain contact with his attorney.

In an throughly unsurprising move, Alec Baldwin has officially entered a plea of not guilty today to charges arising out of the fatal shooting  cinematographer Haylna Hutchins on the Rust set in 2021.