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Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
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Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
Prosecutors said in October they were seeking to re-charge Alec Baldwin in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust."
Special prosecutors said Tuesday they are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.
"It's been a long and difficult road," Baldwin wrote about filming the movie "Rust." "But we reach the end of the trail today."
Alec Baldwin still faces charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting on the set of his film "Rust" in 2021.
Attorney Gloria Allred announced the filing of a new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and "Rust" on behalf of Halyna Hutchins' sister and parents.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
"(Baldwin) relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win," Baldwin's lawyer said.
A gun Alec Baldwin was using went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the set of the Western in 2021.
A spokesperson for the district attorney said that prosecutors would make a timely decision about whether to bring charges.
Production will resume on the film in January and Halyna Hutchins' widower says he will be executive producer.
Alec Baldwin's wife shared a video of the actor teaching their 3-year-old daughter to impersonate President Donald Trump.
Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a theatrical icon, has died at age 89.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
A Castle Rock couple who who were relieved of $4.6 million in bankruptcy debt four years ago were recently charged with illegally obtaining more than $5 million in government assistance on behalf of the businesses that had been shuttered by the bankruptcy.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
A crash on US 287 in Boulder County left an SUV engulfed in flames and a motorcyclist dead on Monday evening.
A gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, grazing Trump's ear with a bullet and killing a bystander.
A Castle Rock couple who who were relieved of $4.6 million in bankruptcy debt four years ago were recently charged with illegally obtaining more than $5 million in government assistance on behalf of the businesses that had been shuttered by the bankruptcy.
A crash on US 287 in Boulder County left an SUV engulfed in flames and a motorcyclist dead on Monday evening.
A charred Christmas tree, debris, and the smell of smoke linger in what's left of a Douglas County family's garage after they believe a firework caught their home on fire.
At least one person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on US-36 north of Boulder in Boulder County on Monday afternoon.
Testimony began Monday in the trial of Dr. Stephen Matthews, charged with drugging and sexually assaulting nine women he met on dating apps between 2019 and 2023.
Many of Colorado's delegation who were anti-Trump in 2016 are now Trump supporters.
Firefighters say they responded to the fire because they saw the flames while driving by.
A Castle Rock couple who who were relieved of $4.6 million in bankruptcy debt four years ago were recently charged with illegally obtaining more than $5 million in government assistance on behalf of the businesses that had been shuttered by the bankruptcy.
A Denver firefighter has filed a lawsuit against the department for not paying overtime while he was in the firefighting academy.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Spaniard won his first Slam title at the 2022 U.S. Open as a teenager, and no man ever has collected more Slam hardware before turning 22 than he has.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
Sen. JD Vance has experienced a quick rise to political power, given that he was virtually unknown before 2016.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
Donald Trump will accept his party's nomination at the 2024 Republican National Convention this week. An array of GOP speakers will address the RNC — here's the list.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
A gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, grazing Trump's ear with a bullet and killing a bystander.
Sen. JD Vance has experienced a quick rise to political power, given that he was virtually unknown before 2016.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
Blood donations are needed to help those in need. Denver Health is partnering with American Red Cross and the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation to get as much people to donate as possible.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
The City of Denver is responding to the extreme heat wave by offering a place for people to cool off during the hottest hours of the day.
There's a lot of new -- believe it or not -- at Lakeside Amusement Park in Jefferson County.
A Bankrate survey found that one-third of Americans say they're living paycheck to paycheck and have little money for savings.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Southwest is adding more than 10 flights to its schedule, citing demand from Swifties traveling to see the pop star in concert.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.