Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ movie set shooting

[carolinakid]

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' movie set shooting

Alec Baldwin will be criminally charged in the fatal on-set shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

www.cnbc.com

 

[carolinakid]

my question why was a live bullet in the gun to begin with on the set

 

[Tanko]

I have to believe the DA had to charge him with something and this was probably the only charge that had a chance of sticking (and it may not stick).

Involuntary manslaughter is defined as an unintentional killing that results either from recklessness or criminal negligence. Involuntary manslaughter is the lowest category of homicide.

 

[carolinakid]

i just dont get why was a live bullet in a very old gun on a movie set Tank

 

[Tanko]

my question why was a live bullet in the gun to begin with on the set

They said the guns were being used off-set with live bullets and target practice during breaks on the set.

IMO the armorists is the most responsible. Baldwin's reckless behavior may be due to pointing a gun at someone, even if he thought it was not loaded. I've heard he said he didn't pull the trigger and the gun somehow went off. Not sure I believe that one but the gun can be easily checked for issues.

 

[carolinakid]

yes the fbi said no way could the gun could go off unless you pull the trigger

 

[BMR Genie]

I have to believe the DA had to charge him with something and this was probably the only charge that had a chance of sticking (and it may not stick).

Involuntary manslaughter is defined as an unintentional killing that results either from recklessness or criminal negligence. Involuntary manslaughter is the lowest category of homicide.

The first thing that comes to my mind is the term "Criminal negligence", you cannot say it's an accident or you don't know that the gun is loaded with real ammunition.

I want to know how his Atty going to defend this case.

 

[Tanko]

The first thing that comes to my mind is the term "Criminal negligence", you cannot say it's an accident or you don't know that the gun is loaded with real ammunition.

I want to know how his Atty going to defend this case.

I think they are working the recklessness side of the charge. Criminal negligence (see below), I think would be hard to prove. Saying Baldwin ignored a known or obvious risk and was criminally negligent is a stretch.

They could get hundreds of prop masters on the stand to say, "Live ammo is never on set. Everyone knows that and makes that assumption since that is industry practice." Thus, Baldwin could not have ignored an "obvious" risk.

Criminal negligence refers to conduct in which a person ignores a known or obvious risk, or disregards the life and safety of others.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Whatttttt

Baldwin isn't the one responsible for providing the props was he?

 

[carolinakid]

no Wager

 

[carolinakid]

Alec Baldwin’s Lawyer Calls ‘Rust’ Shooting Criminal Charges “Terrible Miscarriage Of Justice”​

 

[Tanko]

Whatttttt

Baldwin isn't the one responsible for providing the props was he?

Someone died. He held the gun.

He may not be found guilty but he's going to get charged. There's no way out of it. DA's hand was probably forced.

 

[carolinakid]

Alec Baldwin’s Lawyer Calls ‘Rust’ Shooting Criminal Charges “Terrible Miscarriage Of Justice”

Alec Baldwin Responds To Santa Fe DA's Criminal Charges In 'Rust' Case

deadline.com

 

[Wagerallsports]

Someone died. He held the gun.

He may not be found guilty but he's going to get charged. There's no way out of it. DA's hand was probably forced.

Okay shouldn't the person who provides and prepares the props be charged instead?

Or maybe Baldwin did that part also??

 

[Tanko]

Okay shouldn't the person who provides and prepares the props be charged instead?

Or maybe Baldwin did that part also??

The amorist is also charged.
IMO that is the responsible party.

 

[Wagerallsports]

The amorist is also charged.
IMO that is the responsible party.

Ahh ok so both of them?

Well that makes no sense

But laws rarely do...

 

[lemartinsports]

They said the guns were being used off-set with live bullets and target practice during breaks on the set.

IMO the armorists is the most responsible. Baldwin's reckless behavior may be due to pointing a gun at someone, even if he thought it was not loaded. I've heard he said he didn't pull the trigger and the gun somehow went off. Not sure I believe that one but the gun can be easily checked for issues.

why on earth would they be using props during target practice?? you would think they would have separate guns for that.....hence the term props!

i think the armorist is most responsible as well, especially it is their job to be aware of these things

i'm sure there are faulty weapons out there, but even the slightest pull on the trigger couldve set it off and he could think he didn't pull it.

 

[BMR Genie]

Guys, tbh, I spend a few minutes searching for any relevant cases from the previous events related to this case but found no luck lol. I hope they will have a public trial. We have so much to learn in this case.

Alec Baldwin, guilty or not guilty?

 

[BigJay]

He should have just kept his mouth shut afterward. He went on different shows claiming he didn’t pull the trigger, etc

 

[BMR Genie]

He should have just kept his mouth shut afterward. He went on different shows claiming he didn’t pull the trigger, etc

But witnesses are still gonna talk.