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In October 2021, a bullet from Alec Baldwin’s gun hit and fatally injured a camerawoman. The actor is said to have behaved strangely on set.
Santa Fe – The fatal shot on the set of the western “Rust” in October 2021 shocked the film world. A bullet escaped from Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s gun and hit camerawoman Halyna Hutchins. The US actor is accused of negligent homicide. Now the public prosecutor’s office provided further details.
Fatal shots on the film set: “Mr. Baldwin often shouted and insulted himself”
A court filing released Monday (April 8) said the actor, who has denied responsibility, had “no control” of himself on set. “Mr. Baldwin frequently yelled and swore at himself, crew members or no one, for no particular reason,” wrote prosecutor Kari Morrissey.
“To watch Mr. Baldwin’s behavior on the set of ‘Rust’ is to witness a man who has absolutely no control over his own emotions and absolutely no concern for how his behavior affects those around him. Witnesses said that “it was precisely this behavior that contributed to security issues on the set.”
Alec Baldwin on the set of the western film “Rust” in 2021. (Archive image) © Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office/dpa
Morrissey wrote that Baldwin repeatedly contradicted himself in interviews and media appearances regarding the shooting. “Each time Mr. Baldwin spoke, a different version of events came out of his mouth, and his later statements contradicted his earlier statements.”
Camerawoman dies after being shot, director is injured
In January, Alec Baldwin was charged in the fatal shooting of the camerawoman while filming the low-budget Western “Rust” in October 2021. The 65-year-old has pleaded not guilty. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of up to 18 months.
Director Joel Souza was also seriously injured by the same bullet from Baldwin’s gun. The Colt had been loaded with a real bullet. The case shocked Hollywood and sparked a debate about safety when filming with weapons.
In the case, on-set gunsmith Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was also charged with involuntary manslaughter and found guilty last month. The sentence is expected to be determined next week. (asc/afp)
2024-04-09 12:19:42
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