"Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"

Alec Baldwin has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. The grand jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, revived the case after receiving a new analysis of the gun used in the incident. Baldwin's defense attorneys have indicated they will fight the charge, and the indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for pursuing the charge. The weapons supervisor on the set has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering, while the assistant director and safety coordinator pleaded no contest to unsafe handling of a firearm. The case has also led to civil lawsuits and fines for workplace safety violations.