Alec Baldwin to be Charged in Death of 'Rust' Cinematographer

Charges are being brought to the fatal 2021 incident on the set of the indie film “Rust.” The New Mexico district attorney announced yesterday that she will be charging Alec Baldwin, who stars in and produces the film, with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Halyna tragically died after a prop gun Alec was handling, which somehow had a live round in it, discharged and hit her. Alec has insisted this was all a horrible accident, but the DA says Alec doesn’t get a “free pass” just because he’s a star. We don’t know what the verdict will be, but we wonder - will these charges lead to safer conditions on sets? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.