What's happened
Alec Baldwin faces trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.
Why it matters
The trial of Alec Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is significant due to the high-profile nature of the case and the implications for gun safety on film sets.
What the papers say
The Independent provides detailed courtroom testimony by a gun expert casting doubt on Baldwin's account, while The Guardian and AP News offer similar coverage of the trial date being set. South China Morning Post provides a broader overview of the case, including the trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
How we got here
The trial date has been set for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 deadly shooting on the set of the Western movie Rust.
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Alexander Rae Baldwin III is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian, and political activist. A member of the Baldwin family, he is the eldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all actors.
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Halyna Hutchins was a Ukrainian cinematographer and journalist credited with work on more than 30 films, short films and TV miniseries, including the films Archenemy, Darlin', and Blindfire.
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Rust is an upcoming American Western film written and directed by Joel Souza. It stars Alec Baldwin, Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles.