Judge denies Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss indictment in 'Rust' shooting case

Alec Baldwin, a famous actor, was involved in a tragic incident on the set of a movie called Rust in 2021. During a rehearsal, a gun he was holding went off and accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who sadly passed away. Another person, director Joel Souza, was also injured in the incident. A US judge recently denied a request by Alec Baldwin to dismiss a charge of involuntary manslaughter related to the shooting. Baldwin claimed he did not pull the trigger of the gun and did not know it contained live ammunition. However, new evidence led to a fresh charge against him. Baldwin's lawyers argued that prosecutors acted unethically to indict him, but the judge ruled that proper procedures were followed. The trial is set to proceed in July, where Baldwin will have the opportunity to defend himself. The armorer responsible for firearm safety on set, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Baldwin, who pleaded not guilty, faces potential prison time and a fine if found guilty. The judge's decision to deny Baldwin's motion to dismiss the case means that the legal process will continue, and the outcome of the trial will determine Baldwin's legal fate in connection to the tragic shooting incident on the movie set.