In a surprising twist, a judge dismisses the case against Alec Baldwin.

 

Santa Fe Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has dismissed Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case.

Baldwin’s legal team filed a belated motion for dismissal, arguing they hadn't been given sufficient time to examine potentially critical evidence: a collection of ammunition submitted during Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's trial. Gutierrez-Reed, the film’s armorer, is currently serving an 18-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter.

The ammunition was pivotal to Baldwin’s defense, as the case largely focused on how live rounds ended up on the Rust set. The tragic incident occurred in October 2021 during a rehearsal when Baldwin discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Judge Sommer agreed that the prosecution should have disclosed details about the additional ammunition to Baldwin’s team. This led to the case being dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought against Baldwin again.

“This ruling cannot undo the past injustices,” Sommer stated during the afternoon ruling. In response, Baldwin and his family were visibly emotional in court, comforted by his wife and siblings who had supported him throughout the proceedings starting on Wednesday.....See More