Tag: Halyna Hutchins

‘Rust’ Armorer May Have Brought Live Rounds on Set, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say they have evidence pointing to the possibility the armorer for the movie “Rust” introduced live rounds onto the set where a gun that actor Alec Baldwin was holding fired a bullet, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Prosecutors had previously said it might never be clear how live rounds, which are not allowed…


Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ Production Company Sued by Halyna Hutchins’ Ukrainian Relatives in New Lawsuit

Alec Baldwin is being sued by Halyna Hutchins’ Ukrainian relatives in a civil lawsuit over the cinematographer’s death in New Mexico during the filming of “Rust” in October 2021, attorney Gloria Allred said on Thursday. “We have filed a lawsuit today in Los Angeles County’s superior court against Alec Baldwin, producers of “Rust,” and other…


Alec Baldwin formally charged in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin was formally charged in the fatal shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead in 2021 on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico, officials said. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed charges (pdf) on Tuesday following months of speculation as to whether she had evidence that Baldwin showed criminal disregard for safety when a…


Alec Baldwin Sues to ‘Clear His Name’ in Movie Set Killing

LOS ANGELES—Saying he wants to clear his name, Alec Baldwin on Friday sued people involved in handling and supplying the loaded gun that he was using when it fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a 2021 filming accident in New Mexico. Baldwin filed a cross-complaint in Superior Court in Los Angeles alleging negligence against some…


FBI Forensics Conclude Trigger of Gun Was Pulled in ‘Rust’ Shooting of Halyna Hutchins

An FBI report into the shooting on the set of the movie “Rust” that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 has concluded that the gun could not have been fired without the trigger being pulled. Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot on Oct. 21, 2021, when actor Alec Baldwin, 63, pointed a 45 Long Colt revolver in the direction…


FBI Concludes That Trigger of Gun Was Pulled in Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting

An FBI report into the shooting on the set of the movie “Rust” that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 has concluded that the gun couldn’t have been fired without the trigger being pulled. Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot on Oct. 21, 2021, when actor Alec Baldwin, 63, pointed a .45 Long Colt revolver in the direction…


Husband of Cinematographer Killed on ‘Rust’ Movie Blames Alec Baldwin, Safety Violations for Wife’s Death

By Anousha Sakoui From Los Angeles Times Matthew Hutchins, husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins—who was killed during filming of the movie “Rust—expressed outrage over actor Alec Baldwin’s response to the shooting. In a preview of an interview that will air Thursday morning on NBC’s “Today” show, Hutchins blamed the actor as well as a lack…


Alec Baldwin and Family Purchase a Retreat in Vermont

ARLINGTON, Vt.—Alec Baldwin and his family have purchased a retreat in Vermont—a farmhouse and about 50 acres. The historic farmhouse, built before 1800, and a guest cottage rest on “50-something acres” and the property is “just gorgeous,” Faith Rhodes, principal broker, and owner of Rhodes Real Estate told the Bennington Banner. Baldwin and his wife,…


Alec Baldwin Reveals He’s Returned to Work, Months After ‘Rust’ Shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin confirmed this week that he’s returned to work on movies, coming months after an on-set incident in which he allegedly shot and killed a cinematographer. “I haven’t worked since October 21 of last year when this horrible thing happened on the set of this film and the accidental death of our cinematographer…


Alec Baldwin to ABC About Shooting: ‘I Didn’t Pull the Trigger’

NEW YORK—Alec Baldwin told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in an interview airing Thursday that he did not pull the trigger on a prop gun he was holding on a New Mexico film set when it went off, killing a cinematographer. “I didn’t pull the trigger,” Baldwin said. “I would never point a gun at anyone and…