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Alec Baldwin's brother says 'Rust' trial was manipulation of legal system

For Stephen Baldwin, sitting in the New Mexico courtroom to support his brother, Alec Baldwin, during his trial was a surreal experience. “To be in the room, this is going to sound hokey, but it literally felt like it was you were in a movie,” Baldwin told Fox News Digital. “And it was creepy because I make movies. I’m not …

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Alec Baldwin turns to reality TV amid criminal trial, mounting legal expenses

Alec Baldwin will return to the small screen in an entirely new way by projecting fatherhood to seven children under the age of 10 with wife Hilaria Baldwin in a new reality TV series. Tentatively called “The Baldwins,” the show is set to debut on the TLC network in 2025 and will feature “the ups and downs, the good, the …

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New Mexico DA who prosecuted Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting wins Democrat primary

The New Mexico district attorney who prosecuted actor Alec Baldwin over his 2021 fatal movie-set shooting has defeated her Democratic primary challenger to advance to the November general election. As of Tuesday night, Mary Carmack-Altwies had garnered 62% of the vote, while 38% voted for her opponent and former boss, Marco Serna. Carmack-Altwies serves in New Mexico’s heavily Democratic First …

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Alec Baldwin judge denies actor's motion to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge

The judge in Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” involuntary manslaughter case ruled to deny his motion to dismiss the indictment on Friday. The judge rejected both of Baldwin’s dismissal arguments regarding the grand jury process, concluding it wasn’t prejudiced against him, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital showed. The defense had argued that prosecutors flouted the rules of grand jury proceedings …

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‘Rust’ star Alec Baldwin’s battle to dismiss criminal charges gets ugly in court, ruling expected next week

Alec Baldwin will have to wait until next week to find out if the involuntary manslaughter charges against him will be dismissed. The actor’s legal team appeared at a virtual hearing Friday to argue against criminal charges for Baldwin in connection with the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead and wounded director Joel Souza. Baldwin …

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Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' armorer requests prison release as actor prepares for involuntary manslaughter trial

Hannah Gutierrez Reed requested to be released from prison pending the appeal of her involuntary manslaughter conviction, Fox News Digital can confirm. The “Rust” armorer’s legal team plans to appeal the jury instruction issues originally raised in a post-conviction motion, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital read. “Ms. Gutierrez Reed is requesting to be released while she appeals, as …

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'Rust' star Alec Baldwin files 'Hail Mary' motions to throw out involuntary manslaughter indictment: expert

Alec Baldwin is fighting his involuntary manslaughter indictment with two new motions to dismiss. Baldwin’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the indictment for failure to allege a criminal offense and an additional motion to dismiss the indictment with prejudice based on the state’s destruction of evidence. Both court documents, obtained by Fox News Digital, were filed on Monday. …

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'Rust' star Alec Baldwin admits to extreme past drug use: ‘Cocaine was like coffee back then’

Alec Baldwin opened up about his past drug use in a candid conversation with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson. Baldwin, 66, revealed he used cocaine “every day” for two years as the drug was “like coffee back then.” “I don’t discuss this a lot,” Baldwin said when asked about his drinking habits during an appearance on “Our Way with Paul …

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What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

In mid-April, it was reported that actor Alec Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of his “Rust” movie. The actor stands trial this July for the fatal incident occurring in 2021. Court documents revealed Baldwin had been offered …

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Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' special prosecutor steps down as colleague denies 'infighting' at DA's office

Three months before Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial is set to begin, one of the three special prosecutors has withdrawn from the “Rust” case. Jason A. Lewis, who also prosecuted Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s case, submitted a motion to withdraw from Baldwin’s case, which went unopposed by Baldwin’s legal team. Prior to Lewis’ request to step down, Baldwin’s attorneys alleged in …

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