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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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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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