Meg James

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Actor Alec Baldwin will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of his film “Rust” after months of complicated delays.

Will Alec Baldwin’s celeb status be a ‘wildcard’ in ‘Rust’ trial?

Actor Alec Baldwin will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of his film “Rust” after months of complicated delays.

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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film “Rust” where the cinematographer was fatally shot while rehearsing in 2021, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

What does guilty verdict for ‘Rust’ armorer mean for Baldwin’s trial?

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film “Rust” where the cinematographer was fatally shot while rehearsing in 2021, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed face involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set.

Were Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ armorer responsible for Halyna Hutchins’ death?

Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed face involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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