Alec Baldwin cleared of manslaughter charges in 'Rust' shooting case.

Prosecutors have dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film "Rust," citing new evidence and the need for more time to investigate. An involuntary manslaughter charge against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the weapons supervisor on the film, is unchanged. Baldwin's defense attorneys welcomed the decision and encouraged a proper investigation into the tragic accident. The investigation is ongoing, and charges may be refiled.