Alec Baldwin to Face Trial over Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer

Key Points

* Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in 2021 after being accidentally shot by Alec Baldwin on a movie set. * Baldwin pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges. * A trial date has been set for February 24, 2023.

Incident Details

On October 21, 2021, during the filming of the Western "Rust," Baldwin was handling a prop gun when it discharged a live round, fatally wounding Hutchins. The gun was supposed to contain only blanks, but an investigation revealed that live ammunition had accidentally been loaded.

Legal Proceedings

Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter in October 2022. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a bond. A preliminary hearing was held in January 2023, where a judge ruled that there was probable cause to proceed with the trial.

Trial Date Set

A trial date has been scheduled for February 24, 2023. The trial is expected to last several weeks and will involve extensive testimony from witnesses and experts.

The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Baldwin's career and for the industry's safety protocols on movie sets.