Unpacking the Rust Incident: Baldwin's Legal Battle

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(This episode first appeared on Gavel Gavel Aug. 18th)

Three years ago, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of Alec Baldwin's film, Rust. Alec Baldwin (in addition to armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed) was subsequently criminally charged with involuntary manslaughter. Recently, Baldwin's counsel brought a motion for dismissal and sanctions, and after a shocking day in court, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice. Matt and Thomas walk through the events of that hearing and try to figure out what in the world the prosecutors were thinking.

• State of New Mexico v. Alexander Rae Baldwin III (Alec Baldwin)

• Defendant's Motion for Dismissal and Sanctions Under Brady, Giglio, and Rule 5-501 (pdf)

• Order Granting Defendant's Motion for Dismissal and Sanctions Under Brady, Giglio, and Rule 5-501 NMRA (pdf)