The New York Times – Film:
The actor was practicing drawing a gun on the set of a western when the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot.
Category: Baldwin, Alec
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‘Rust’ Killing Forces Hollywood to Make Choices on Guns
The New York Times – Film:
Real guns or replicas? Blank fire or special effects? The killing of a cinematographer on a film set has some in the industry rethinking their approach to firearms.
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‘Rust’ Armorer Transferred Narcotics on Day of Shooting, Prosecutor Says
The New York Times – Film:
A new charge of evidence tampering was announced as a departing investigator accused the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office of “reprehensible and unprofessional” conduct.
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Prosecutor Behind ‘Rust’ Charges Steps Aside, Appointing Replacements
The New York Times – Film:
The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has suffered setbacks, and now the district attorney has withdrawn from the case and named two special prosecutors.
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After Baldwin Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Actors Worry About Gun Safety
The New York Times – Film:
The manslaughter charges Alec Baldwin faces after a fatal on-set shooting revived questions about who’s responsible for gun safety on film productions. “We are not actual cowboys,” an actor noted.
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Alec Baldwin Charges Complicate Efforts to Finish Troubled ‘Rust’ Movie
The New York Times – Film:
A settlement with the family of the cinematographer who was slain on the set called for resuming production, with her widower serving as an executive producer.
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Prosecutors Say Alec Baldwin Had ‘Absolute Duty’ to Check the Gun
The New York Times – Film:
The officials who decided to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor say he should have ensured the gun was safe to handle. Mr. Baldwin says that others were responsible.