Hollywood actor cleared of manslaughter charges
Actor Alec Baldwin has been cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges against him following a tragic accident on the set of the movie ‘Rust’ last October 2021, where a crew member, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, died after being accidentally shot by a gun being handled by Baldwin. The actor could have faced up to 18 months in jail had he been convicted. The decision to clear Baldwin of the charges has been made under the concept of “dismissal without prejudice,” meaning that the plaintiffs could reopen the case in the future if they so choose. Baldwin’s defense has issued a joint statement expressing satisfaction with the decision and has called for a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of the accident. Prior to the decision on the dismissal of the charges, it had been reported that Baldwin and Hutchins’ family had reached a legal settlement, the terms of which have been declared confidential. The judge in charge of the case has explained that the decision was...