Alec Baldwin says 'Rust' prosecutor made 'elementary legal error'

[turbinetree]

By Agence France-Presse
Published February 10, 2023

Alec Baldwin said Friday prosecutors who have charged him over the death of a cinematographer who was shot on a film set have made an "elementary legal error."

The US actor was holding a Colt .45 during rehearsals for low-budget Western "Rust" in October 2021 when it discharged, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.

"The prosecutors in this case have committed an unconstitutional and elementary legal error by charging Mr Baldwin under a statute that did not exist on the date of the accident," his legal team wrote.

https://www.rawstory.com/alec-baldwin-says-rust-prosecutor-made-elementary-legal-error/

[RockRaven]

2. Yeah, but only for the gun enhancement, involuntary manslaughter is still okay in this respect.

If I'm recalling what I saw a few days ago correctly (always a big IF)

[Cha]

4. TY

[jcgoldie]

5. Baldwin needs to shut his mouth and let his lawyer do the talking at this point

The more he talks to the media the more ammunition he gives to the prosecution.

[W_HAMILTON]

6. Didn't bother to read the snippet or the article?

Both say that this comment was made by his legal team -- not Baldwin himself.

[jcgoldie]

7. You caught me..

Just went by the headline "Alec Baldwin says..." and I know he did himself no favors prior to being charged by repeatedly discussing the incident publicly.

[W_HAMILTON]

8. It is a poorly written headline.

And even the article itself claimed "Alec Baldwin said..." when it, in fact, was his legal team writing as much.

Someone probably needs to bump up their editorial standards somewhere...

[emulatorloo]

9. SOP for Raw Story. Zero ethical or editorial standards.

[ripcord]

10. Baldwin is worried as he should be

That is why they are trying to get all the prison time off the table that they can.

[Grins]

11. Baldwin should shut up.

I didn’t even read this one, but I know he has been charged, and also sued by the deceased’s family.

He has a lawyer, he pays them very well. Let them do the talking. You learn this in your 1st hour with your attorney.