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Alec Baldwin Faces Civil Trial for Rust Shooting

Alec Baldwin Faces Civil Trial for Rust Shooting

Despite the dismissal of criminal manslaughter charges, Alec Baldwin remains legally entangled in the aftermath of the 'Rust' tragedy.

The civil trial, brought by gaffer Serge Svetnoy, will examine allegations that Baldwin and other producers were reckless in their handling of firearms on set.

The court will hear testimony regarding the safety protocols in place during the production and the events leading up to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Baldwin's legal team continues to argue that he was not responsible for the presence of live ammunition.

Alec Baldwin Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0
Alec Baldwin
American actor
Halyna Hutchins
Ukrainian-American cinematographer and investigative journalist