Alec Baldwin Is Formally Charged , With Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Shooting.<br />Alec Baldwin Is Formally Charged , With Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Shooting.<br />CNN reports that the Santa Fe County district attorney's office confirmed the charges on Jan. 31.<br />Both Baldwin and set armorer Hannah Guiterrez Reed face charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.'.<br />District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies previously accused Baldwin and Guiterrez Reed of failing to properly perform on-set safety procedures.<br />A live round of ammunition was fired from Baldwin's prop gun, killing Hutchins. .<br />A live round of ammunition was fired from Baldwin's prop gun, killing Hutchins. .<br />Baldwin and Guiterrez Reed have continuously maintained their innocence in the matter.<br />Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – <br />or anywhere on the movie set, Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.<br />He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. , Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.<br />We will fight these charges, <br />and we will win, Luke Nikas, Alec Baldwin's attorney, via statement.<br />Gutierrez Reed's lawyer believes <br />his client will be found not guilty.<br />We were expecting the charges but they’re absolutely wrong as to Hannah – we expect that she will be found not guilty by a jury and she did not commit manslaughter, Jason Bowles, Hannah Guiterrez Reed's attorney, via statement.<br />She has been emotional about the tragedy but has committed no crime, Jason Bowles, Hannah Guiterrez Reed's attorney, via statement
