What's happened
New Mexico prosecutors seek to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting on the Rust film set.
Why it matters
The potential recharge of Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film 'Rust' is significant due to the high-profile nature of the case and the potential legal implications for Baldwin.
What the papers say
The Times reports that prosecutors argue new facts have emerged that require further investigation. The Independent highlights the forensic testing of the gun, which concluded that the trigger had to have been pulled for the gun to go off. AP News provides details on the special prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter. New York Times discusses the decision to convene a grand jury and the reversal of fortune for Mr. Baldwin.
How we got here
Alec Baldwin was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter after a gun he was holding on the set of the movie 'Rust' went off and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. The original charges were dropped in April, but prosecutors now argue that new facts have emerged that require further investigation.
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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.