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Alec Baldwin faces manslaughter charges in Rust shooting

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Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the tragic on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The development marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the incident.

Baldwin, 65, had previously faced charges in January 2023, but those charges were dropped three months later due to concerns raised by his defense team about the functionality of the Colt .45 revolver involved in the shooting.

The incident occurred in October 2021, on the set of the film “Rust,” near Santa Fe, New Mexico, while Hutchins was preparing to film a scene alongside Baldwin.

Baldwin has consistently maintained that he did not pull the trigger.

Minimum sentence

If convicted of the involuntary manslaughter charges, Baldwin could face a maximum sentence of up to 18 months in prison.

In a statement released on Friday, Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, stated, “We look forward to our day in court.”

The case took a new direction when two special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, ordered further forensic testing on the firearm last summer.

Forensic experts Lucien and Michael Haag reconstructed the gun, which had been damaged during FBI testing, and concluded that it could only have discharged if the trigger had been pulled.

According to their report, “This fatal incident was the consequence of the hammer being manually retracted to its fully rearward and cocked position followed, at some point, by the pull or rearward depression of the trigger.

“Although Alec Baldwin repeatedly denies pulling the trigger, given the tests, findings, and observations reported here, the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver.”

Grand jury

Morrissey and Lewis had announced their intention to present the case to a grand jury within two months, citing the emergence of “additional facts” that pointed to Baldwin’s potential culpability.

In response to this decision, Luke Nikas previously stated, “It is unfortunate that a terrible tragedy has been turned into this misguided prosecution. We will answer any charges in court.”

The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is set to go on trial on February 21, facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. Gutierrez Reed mistakenly loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s firearm, which was supposed to contain only dummy rounds. How live rounds became mixed in with the dummy rounds on the set remains unclear.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.


In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.


Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

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Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.


President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.

Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.

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