Alec Baldwin manslaughter charge to be dropped in 'Rust' shooting

A manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin should be dropped, according to a Variety report on Thursday, April 20. The actor, 65, was charged with manslaughter with a firearm enhancement in January for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust in October 2021 The gun upgrade had been dropped in February.

Alec's lawyers have always urged an investigation, but said they were "pleased" the charges were dropped in a statement. "We are pleased with the decision to close the case against Alec Baldwin and encourage good...