Baldwin's Rust Trial Set for Fall

0:00On April 17th, a judge just greenlit a civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin over that tragic rush shooting, setting it for trial this fall, if no deals. Cut. Back on October 21st, 2021, Baldwin was rehearsing at Bonanza Creek Ranch when the prop gun he held fired a live round. Killing cinematographer Helena Hutchins, who was 42, and injuring director Joel Susa. Gaffer searched Fednoi, sued Baldwin and the producers back in November that year, claiming negligence and corner cutting caused his emotional distress, since he nearly got hit too. The judge let claims for punitive damages, negligence, and intentional emotional distress move forward, but tossed the assault charge, saying no proof. Baldwin meant harm. Meanwhile, Baldwin's criminal manslaughter case got dropped earlier this year over hidden evidence, and he insists he didn't know about the live ammo. With a October 12 trial looming unless they settle, this rust saga keeps unfolding in court. Pop culture, powered by AI.

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