Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Case Dismissed, Permanently Closed

A New Mexico judge threw out the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the middle of his trial and said it cannot be filed again.
Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Case Dismissed, Permanently Closed
Actor Alec Baldwin reacts during his trial for involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western movie "Rust" at Santa Fe County District Court in Santa Fe, N.M., on July 12, 2024. Ramsay de Give/Pool Photo via AP
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A New Mexico judge has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back to court.

This decision is final and prevents the prosecution from pursuing the same charges against Mr. Baldwin again. The dismissal on Friday was due to the prosecution’s failure to provide the defense with crucial evidence, which violated Mr. Baldwin’s right to a fair trial, the judge said.

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