"Rust" movie set fatal shooting: A timeline of events
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed during rehearsals when a bullet was discharged from a gun Alec Baldwin was holding,
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Legal expert on manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin
Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the movie "Rust," prosecutors announced Thursday. Attorney Rachel Fiset, co-founder and managing partner of Zweiback, Fiset and Zalduendo LLP, breaks down the details of the case.
Alec Baldwin facing involuntary manslaughter charge
Actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged with involuntary manslaughter after a gun discharged on a New Mexico movie set in 2021, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. CBS News national correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Alec Baldwin to be charged in "Rust" shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin is being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of the Western film "Rust," prosecutors in New Mexico announced on Thursday. The film's weapons specialist, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is also facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Kris Van Cleave has the latest from New Mexico.
Alec Baldwin plans to fight charges in "Rust" shooting, his lawyer says
"(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.
Alec Baldwin faces charges in "Rust" shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson provide details and their reactions to the announcement of these charges on our show.
Alec Baldwin charged in fatal "Rust" shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is also being charged. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join us to discuss the latest developments.
Baldwin settles lawsuit with cinematographer's family
Production of "Rust" will resume next year after actor Alec Baldwin and the husband of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins announced a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. Hutchins' husband will also work with Baldwin as one of the film's executive producers. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Alec Baldwin announces settlement with "Rust" shooting victim's family
Production will resume on the film in January and Halyna Hutchins' widower says he will be executive producer.
FBI completes forensic report in Baldwin "Rust" shooting
The district attorney said once she receives all necessary reports, she and her team will make a charging decision.
"Rust" producers claim safety meeting was held before fatal shooting
Rust Movie Productions is challenging the basis of a $137,000 fine against the company by state occupational safety regulators.
"Rust" production fined for safety violations
The production company for ""Rust"" was fined nearly $140,000 for alleged safety failures after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin on set.
"Rust" production company fined $136,000 for alleged safety failures
New Mexico safety officials pointed to "a complete failure of the employer to follow recognized national protocols that keep employees safe."
Alec Baldwin turns over phone in "Rust" probe
Alec Baldwin turned over his cellphone to investigators, who believe it holds key conversations related to a deadly shooting on his movie set.
Alec Baldwin turns cellphone over to authorities amid "Rust" investigation
Authorities said Baldwin may have discussed the film's production on the phone months prior to the incident.
Alec Baldwin says he "didn't pull the trigger"
Actor Alec Baldwin described publicly for the first time what happened when a gun discharged on the set of the film "Rust." Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Crew member files first lawsuit over "Rust" movie set shooting
The head of lighting said in the suit that the bullet that killed his close friend Halyna Hutchins narrowly missed him.
Dwayne Johnson vows no real guns on movie sets
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said his production company would no longer use real firearms after the shooting death on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust."
"Rust" weapons boss says she doesn't know who inserted fatal bullet
Hannah Gutierrez Reed says she'd inspected the gun Alec Baldwin used but doesn't know how a live bullet ended up inside or why. Police said a shot from the weapon killed the film's cinematographer and wounded the director.
Alec Baldwin shares posts disputing reports "Rust" set was unsafe
Baldwin has spoken publicly just a few times since the fatal shooting on the set of the film.
Armorer speaks out about movie set shooting
Lawyers for the armorer in charge of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer say she has "no idea" where the live ammunition came from.
Bullet recovered from "Rust" director's shoulder
The bullet that fatally struck "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza has been recovered from Souza's shoulder, authorities said. It's still unclear how the bullet ended up in actor Alec Baldwin’s gun on the movie set. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Officials talk "Rust" shooting investigation
Investigators in New Mexico have revealed their initial findings into a deadly movie-set shooting that involved actor Alec Baldwin. CBS News security and law enforcement analyst James Gagliano broke down the findings with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Santa Fe officials on "Rust" shooting investigation
Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza and District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies gave a update Wednesday about the investigation into the shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Watch their remarks.
Rules broken if "Rust" assistant director handled gun, armorer says
Dutch Merrick, an armorer and prop master with 25 years of experience, says industry regulations on firearms are supposed to keep sets safe.
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