GOP special prosecutor quits Alec Baldwin case in latest 'Rust' fumble

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This special prosecutor sees the writing on the wall

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The Alec Baldwin "Rust" film set shooting case somehow keeps getting more embarrassing for New Mexico prosecutors. The latest? One of them withdrew from the case.....

I'll acknowledge, however, that the rationale for the prosecution's latest move is less embarrassing than its rationale for downgrading the gun charge last month. When it came to the gun charge, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies’ office said its priority was "securing justice, not securing billable hours for big-city attorneys." As I noted then, the statement was a combination of nonsensical and inappropriate, essentially blaming defense attorneys for pointing out the government's apparent charging error.

Improving on that rationale, here's what Reeb said in a statement Tuesday about leaving the case:

After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the ‘Rust’ case. My priority in this case — and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career — has been justice for the victim. However, it has become clear that the best way I can ensure justice is served in this case is to step down so that the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts, which clearly show a complete disregard for basic safety protocols led to the death of Halyna Hutchins. I will not allow questions about my serving as a legislator and prosecutor to cloud the real issue at hand.

So, a better explanation of a potentially illegal move. I suppose that counts as a win for the prosecution these days. Of course, still being at an early stage in the litigation, we don’t know how the case will end. But Baldwin probably hopes it keeps going the way it's been going for the defense.

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1. This! TY

As I noted then, the statement was a combination of nonsensical and inappropriate, essentially blaming defense attorneys for pointing out the government's apparent charging error.

Like Magas Always DO.

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2. Yes, This! 👆

Mahalo, Cha!

Aloha! 🌺

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3. Aloha, Sheltie🌺

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4. ...

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5. this person is now a state legislator

what's shocking here - is that it took somebody (anybody) a period of some months - to think that there might be a massive conflict of interest involved. Her boss should have had her stepping down two seconds after being sworn in ....

Embarrassing undergrad fumbles ...

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