Alec Baldwin filed a witness checklist for his upcoming involuntary manslaughter trial, and it consists of some “Rust” crew members — just like the lately imprisoned Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
The actor’s attorneys submitted their checklist to the courtroom Friday, and it is chock-full of potential names they are saying they may name come judgment day … the whole lot from precise eyewitnesses to sheriff’s deputies, and even specialists in related fields.
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03/06/24
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The large identify is clearly Gutierrez-Reed … the “Rust” armorer who was only recently found guilty in her own involuntary manslaughter trial for the taking pictures demise of Halyna Hutchins.
HGR requested the decide for mercy earlier than her sentencing — and, extra particularly, probation — however, the courtroom finally handed down an 18-month prison term to Hannah … the utmost penalty.
It is fascinating that Alec could be keen to name upon her … ‘trigger you’d determine she’d be greater than keen to position the blame on him versus herself.
Amongst different attainable witnesses for AB … Dave Halls — the movie’s first AD who obtained probation after pleading no contest to negligent use of a lethal weapon — in addition to the unit manufacturing supervisor and one other “Rust” crew member, all of whom Alec is eyeing to name to the stand.
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Baldwin’s additionally included lots of the investigators’ names — like Sheriff Adan Mendoza — and no less than one physician to the checklist … though it is not clear precisely who he would possibly name.
The prosecution, alternatively, submitted a listing with twice as many names as Baldwin’s … together with cops, “Rust” crew members — and even director Joel Souza, who was shot in the identical incident that killed Halyna.
Yet one more factor to notice … we advised you Alec’s authorized crew was contemplating calling celeb witnesses like Frances Fisher and Mickey Rourke to his protection, however these names didn’t present up on this checklist … so on its face, it might seem they deserted these plans.
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The trial is at the moment set to kick off July 9.