"Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in 'Rust' Shooting"

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter in the "Rust" shooting case, facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted. He waived a formal arraignment and remains free without bail, but is prohibited from possessing firearms or alcohol and contacting witnesses. The film's armorer is also facing trial. Baldwin maintains he did not pull the trigger, while special prosecutors hired forensic experts who concluded otherwise. The extent of his oversight responsibilities as a producer on the film is in dispute.