The actor’s lawyers say prosecutor Andrea Reeb must step down from the case since she is now a state lawmaker, which presents a conflict of interest.
If Souza testifies, it could lead to some awkward scenes further down the line — as he is still slated to finish working on the movie, which is set to go back to shooting and complete filming soon.Baldwin was formally charged with manslaughter on Jan. 31.Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed have both insisted they were not to blame for Hutchins’ death and said they will fight the charges.
“I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame ,” said Hutchins’ husband, Matt, in a statement regarding the settlement. “All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”Baldwin faces up to five years in prison if convicted.As part of the settlement, Matt will be made a producer on the movie once it’s finished.
Baldwin is accused of firing a bullet that killed Hutchins and wounding “Rust” director, Joel Souza, on Oct. 21 at the Santa Fe, New Mexico set.“Someone put a live bullet in a gun. A live bullet that wasn’t even supposed to be on the property,”Share this article:
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