Alec Baldwin

The movie's prop armorer faces the same charges. The assistant director, responsible for on-set safety, pleads guilty to negligent use of a deadly weapon.

[five additional live rounds of ammunition](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/01/alec-baldwin-halyna-hutchins-rust-bullets) mingled among the movie’s props and costumes. We intend to bring the full truth to light and believe Hannah will be exonerated of wrongdoing by a jury.” These charges are the result of a very flawed investigation, and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun—or anywhere on the movie set. The 42-year-old Hutchins died after a gun Baldwin was holding for a rehearsal fired a live round of ammunition into her chest, passing through and striking writer-director Joel Souza in the shoulder. In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don’t take our state’s commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously.”

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when he ...

"All of us believe Halyna's death was a terrible accident," Mr Hutchins said in a statement at the time. "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set," Mr Nikas said. The incident resulted in accusations of negligence and led to calls for better safety protocols on film sets. In a statement, a lawyer for Ms Hutchins' husband, Matthew, said he supported the filing of the charges. "He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter," the statement read.

Prosecutors made the announcement as work was set to resume on Rust, the film Baldwin was filming when cinematographer Halayna Hutchins died in a shooting ...

"I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna's final work." The deal included a call for production of Rust to [resume this month](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/rust-filming-to-resume-after-alec-baldwin-shooting-lawsuit-settled), with Hutchins' husband, Matthew Hutchins, added as an executive producer on the film. The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act — which would require prosecutors to establish that factors beyond simple negligence contributed to Hutchins' death. Under the basic involuntary manslaughter charge, prosecutors would need to show that underlying negligence played a role in the shooting death. Prosecutors say they want a jury to decide not only if the pair is guilty, but which type of involuntary manslaughter should apply to the events around Hutchins' death. The actor "relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds," Nikas said in a statement to NPR. Baldwin)," Matthew Hutchins said in a statement about the settlement. In October 2021, Baldwin was holding a Colt .45-caliber pistol that fired a live round, killing Hutchins. But she did not commit involuntary manslaughter." "If any one of these three people—Alec Baldwin, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed or David Halls—had done their job, Halyna Hutchins would be alive today," said Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor appointed by Carmack-Altwies. [last February](https://www.npr.org/2022/02/15/1080862149/alec-baldwin-halyna-hutchins-rust-lawsuit) against Baldwin and others involved in making the film, alleging that "reckless behavior and cost-cutting" contributed to the death of Hutchins at age 42.

Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being shot during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 2021. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at ...

Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a ...

The armorer who oversaw firearms on the set, Gutierrez Reed, has been the subject of much of the scrutiny in the case, along with an independent ammunition supplier. Baldwin, also a co-producer on “Rust,” said he was told the gun was safe. “Rust” was beset by disputes from the start in early October 2021. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals for the Western “Rust” at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when the gun went off, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. That report did not specify how live ammunition wound up on the film set.

The film's armorer and first assistant director will also face charges after Baldwin shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a prop gun on set in October ...

Decades before the “Rust” shooting, [Brandon Lee was killed by a prop gun on “The Crow.”](https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/10/22/brandon-lee-alec-baldwin-prop/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_11) [Alec Baldwin says he did not pull the trigger](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/12/02/alec-baldwin-interview-rust-abc/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_4). [The “Rust” shooting death has sparked calls for change](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/10/24/how-dangerous-film-sets-alec-baldwin-shooting/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_8)from many in the industry as well as lawmakers. [two counts each of involuntary manslaughter](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/01/19/alec-baldwin-charged-rust-shooting/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_1) in the October 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. [Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured a director](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/21/alec-baldwin-shot-prop-gun-rust/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_2) on a film set in New Mexico after discharging a [ prop gun](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/22/alec-baldwin-prop-gun/?itid=lb_alec-baldwin-prop-gun-shooting_3) during the filming of “Rust.” “It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law,” Panish said. [the actor sued](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/11/11/alec-baldwin-sues-rust-crew/?itid=lk_inline_manual_28) Gutierrez-Reed, Halls, Seth Kenney, who assisted the armorer, and Sarah Zachry, the props master. A statement announcing the settlement said “Rust” would resume production in January, though its fate is now unclear following Thursday’s news. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun — or anywhere on the movie set,” Nikas said. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, an armorer who was tasked with checking weapons for safety on the set of “Rust,” faces the same charges and penalties as Baldwin. 21, 2021, shooting captivated and disturbed the public as authorities explored how a loaded firearm might have wound up on a film set at Santa Fe’s Bonanza Creek Ranch. “If any one of these three people [ …] had done their job, Halyna Hutchins would be alive today,” Andrea Reeb, a special prosecutor assigned to the Santa Fe-area case, said in a statement.

Alec Baldwin will be criminally charged in the fatal on-set shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

"It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law," attorney Brian Panish said. [amplified](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/22/alec-baldwin-fatal-prop-gun-shooting-raises-questions-about-working-conditions.html) a wave of rallying cries for safer filming protocols on movie sets. 21, 2021, during a scene where Baldwin used a gun that was filled with live bullet rounds instead of dummies, which is against Hollywood film standards. The DA received about half of the requested funds. It's that simple," Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor on the case, said in a statement Thursday. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set. If the case ends up going to trial, a jury will determine which of the two charges they're guilty of. "The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the 'Rust' film set." Baldwin and the movie's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, each will be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin said he "didn't pull the trigger" in an ABC This charge includes a firearm enhancement, which adds a mandatory penalty of five years in jail. An FBI [forensic report](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/findings-fatal-rust-movie-set-shooting-now-new-mexico-prosecutors-rcna54448) obtained by ABC News uncovered that despite Baldwin's denial, the gun could not have gone off without the trigger being pulled.

The prosecutors who decided to bring criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer said Mr. Baldwin should have ensured his gun was safe.

“Nobody involved in this intended for it to happen; what makes it criminal negligence is when an adult fails to act in a manner to safeguard the safety of others,” Mr. Baldwin’s account of what he was told about the gun when it was handed to him. Baldwin said that in his career, crew members tasked with managing weapons would sometimes insist on showing people on set the chamber of the gun, but that it did not always happen. Carmack-Altwies said the directions were to point the gun at the camera, which Ms. “If actors want to check a gun for their own peace of mind, they should check the gun only with the armorer closely supervising the process.” “Baldwin believed, based on prior gun safety training he received on movie sets, that actors should not unilaterally check guns for live ammunition,” Mr. The responsibility falls on the armorer. “I honestly think that the district attorney profoundly misunderstands the process of handling guns on sets,” Mr. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was in charge of weapons on set as the movie’s armorer and who will also be charged with involuntary manslaughter, also had that responsibility, the prosecutors said, as did Dave Halls, the first assistant director, who reached a plea agreement. Baldwin’s lawyers, said the actor “relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds.” In a lawsuit the actor filed last year against people involved in the “Rust” production, Mr. He said that Mr. “There is no hard-and-fast rule that says an actor must check a gun.”

Prosecutors could face long odds convincing a jury that Alec Baldwin is criminally liable for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during ...

New Mexico's worker safety agency in April fined the film's production company $137,000 for what they described as "wilful" safety lapses. His attorney on Thursday called the decision to criminally charge the actor a "terrible miscarriage of justice." attorney John Anderson, who is not involved in the case. that it is not going to fire a projectile and kill someone.” Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor appointed in the "Rust" case, said in a statement Thursday that “the evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the ‘Rust’ film set." Criminal liability is a "stretch," unless prosecutors "can show it was absolutely reckless in terms of the level of safety on set," said defense lawyer and former New Mexico U.S.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer ...

The armorer who oversaw firearms on the set, Gutierrez Reed, has been the subject of much of the scrutiny in the case, along with an independent ammunition supplier. Baldwin, also a co-producer on “Rust,” said he was told the gun was safe. “Rust” was beset by disputes from the start in early October 2021. The charge is a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine under New Mexico law. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when the gun went off, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct.

A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec ...

Actor Alec Baldwin will face criminal charges in the accidental, on-set fatal shooting of a cinematographer. What now for 'Rust'?

[shared posts from crew members](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmiCWOury7Q/?hl=en) who said that shooting on the film was planned to begin in Los Angeles in February. Production was delayed that day, as producers lined up union and nonunion workers to replace them. The movie was eventually allowed to continue. Previously, Spadone told Variety that producers were not returning to film in New Mexico and Although it is unclear whether the film would be profitable, the filmmakers need to complete the project to qualify for the New Mexico film tax incentive they applied for in mid-2021. Filming had taken place at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, outside of Santa Fe, N.M. They feel that it is also important in the healing process of Matthew Hutchins and his and Halyna’s son, Andros. Prosecutors also plan to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who loaded the gun. Hutchins said finishing the film would be a “tribute to Halyna’s final work.” [members of the film’s camera crew walked off set](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-10-22/alec-baldwin-rust-camera-crew-walked-off-set). [told its members to stop work](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-03-23/directors-guild-orders-members-off-rust-producers-new-movie) on a new horror movie backed by one of the producers of “Rust,” Thomasville Pictures, with the union citing safety concerns. [wrongful death lawsuit](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-10-05/alec-baldwin-settlement-halyna-hutchins-family-rust) against Baldwin and other “Rust” film producers in October, part of the deal was that the film would resume production.

Prosecutors have decided to charge actor Alec Baldwin and the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, each with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after ...

She also said she had no knowledge of what was happening inside the church set that day and Baldwin was responsible for helping maintain the safety of the crew. Prosecutors say the terms of that deal include six months of probation and a suspended sentence. In that case, the crime could be punishable by a mandatory five years in jail, “She has been emotional about the tragedy but has committed no crime.” So I’m not saying that there’s no chance here, but this is a really difficult case for the prosecution,” he said. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set,” Nikas said. The two will be required at an initial court appearance, which they may do by video. “He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. And what this involuntary manslaughter charge comes down to is negligence.” “That’s a major factual issue. “Our involuntary manslaughter statute covers unintentional killings, unintentional homicides,” Carmack-Altwies said. “It’s unintentionally killing someone by being negligent.”

Here's why the New Mexico first judicial district attorney decided to file charges.

Alec Baldwin made multiple mistakes following the death of Halyna Hutchins, according to experts. The cinematographer died after a gun Baldwin was holding ...

[Baldwin made multiple statements](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-ski-town-speaks-out-rust-movie-set-shooting) to the public after the shooting. Halls allegedly handed Baldwin a .45 revolver, telling him that it was "cold," or safe. "Baldwin's interrogation with police officers was also a mistake," Rahmani explained to Fox News Digital. And she just went right on the ground." It's a one in a trillion event." "The interview was a mistake," former U.S. "And the other challenge for Baldwin is this claim that he never pulled the trigger, which is seen by the public as a big lie. "Generally speaking, when a possible defendant is under investigation, public statements about that investigation only serve to raise potential bias against the defendant," Fiset explained to Fox News Digital. "We were a very, very well-oiled crew shooting a film together, and then this horrible event happened. The authorities found that when the .45 Colt caliber F.LLI Pietta single-action revolver's hammer was in the quarter and half-cock positions, the gun would not fire without the trigger being pulled during a discharge test. "I'm sure [his lawyer] did not want Baldwin to do the interview. Baldwin will be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter by the end of January.

A settlement with the family of the cinematographer who was slain on the set called for resuming production, with her widower serving as an executive ...

Baldwin intended to continue in the production of the film, Mr. When the settlement was reached, Mr. Baldwin on Thursday, a lawyer for Mr. “We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law.” He told NBC’s “Today” show, “The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is absurd to me.” [fiercely denied responsibility for the tragedy](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/movies/alec-baldwin-interview-rust-shooting.html), Mr. Baldwin was practicing when the revolver discharged, his character decides to shoot his way out of a small wooden church after being cornered by the authorities. Last year, the production said that returning to New Mexico was not an option but that locations in California were under consideration. But in October, the production company behind “Rust” announced that it had reached a settlement with the family that called for resuming production on the film and making Ms. Baldwin, Luke Nikas, said on Thursday that the planned prosecution of Mr. Baldwin in the lead role and Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting, returning as director. [file involuntary manslaughter charges](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/arts/rust-shooting-charges-alec-baldwin.html) against the film’s star, Mr.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer ...

The production did not have permission to be on the train tracks, and Miller served half of a two-year sentence. An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,” the union said in a statement. In a statement issued by their attorney, relatives thanked authorities for seeking the charges. [sought to clear his name by suing people involved in handling and supplying the loaded gun](/article/alec-baldwin-entertainment-new-mexico-movies-ee3ddbbcb8403e261ea81730da0eebe2). The charge is a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine under New Mexico law. But he left decisions about potential criminal charges to prosecutors after delivering the results of a yearlong investigation in October. That report did not specify how live ammunition wound up on the film set. She said prosecutors will forgo a grand jury and rely on a judge to determine if there is probable cause to move toward trial. “This set was really being run pretty fast and loose, and he knew or he should have known that there had been misfires, that there were safety concerns, that multiple people had brought them up,” Carmack-Altwies told The Associated Press in an interview. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when the gun went off, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct.

More than a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin on the "Rust" movie set, prosecutors announced they will charge the ...

Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds,” Nikas said. She claims live rounds of ammunition were mixed into the dummy ammunition purchased from the company. Prosecutors will be charging him in both capacities, Carmack-Altwies explained, saying that as a producer, Baldwin had a responsibility to ensure the set was safe. “The fact is, actors are not firearms experts. During FBI testing of the the gun’s normal functioning, the weapon could not be fired without pulling the trigger while firearm was cocked, an FBI forensics report said. Baldwin has maintained that he never pulled the trigger and was not aware the gun contained live rounds. But one charge carries an additional firearms enhancement – because a gun was involved – and would require a mandatory punishment of five years in jail, the prosecutor said. So I’m not saying that there’s no chance here, but this is a really difficult case for the prosecution,” Honig said. “And then they somehow got loaded into a gun handed off to Alec Baldwin. “Nobody was checking those or at least they weren’t checking them consistently,” she said. Instead, they will be summoned to appear in court either in-person or virtually, she said.

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who supervised weapons ...

The production did not have permission to be on the train tracks, and Miller served half of a two-year sentence. An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,” the union said in a statement. Baldwin, also a co-producer on “Rust,” said he was told the gun was safe. In a statement issued by their attorney, relatives thanked authorities for seeking the charges. The charge is a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine under New Mexico law. But he left decisions about potential criminal charges to prosecutors after delivering the results of a yearlong investigation in October. That report did not specify how live ammunition wound up on the film set. She said prosecutors will forgo a grand jury and rely on a judge to determine if there is probable cause to move toward trial. “This set was really being run pretty fast and loose, and he knew or he should have known that there had been misfires, that there were safety concerns, that multiple people had brought them up,” Carmack-Altwies told The Associated Press in an interview. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when the gun went off, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct.

Oscar-nominated actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico ...

“We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation.” He forcefully insisted that he was not to blame and said he did not feel guilty about the incident. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law. We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution, and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law.” "There is a very clear process for pursuing justice in this case," Carmack-Altwies said. Baldwin was rehearsing with a pistol for a scene set inside a church when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and wounding the director, In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don’t take our state’s commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously.” But a firearm enhancement on the charges could make the crime punishable by a mandatory sentence of five years in jail, prosecutors said. We intend to bring the full truth to light and believe Hannah will be exonerated of wrongdoing by a jury." Hutchins was fatally shot nearly 15 months ago during the filming of “Rust” at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico on Oct. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun — or anywhere on the movie set. He has also agreed to testify for the state, officials said.

Voice actor Greg Baldwin assured his fans he's no relation to Alec Baldwin, after his name started trending online.

[Full Metal Jacket](https://www.newsweek.com/chasing-kubrick-116587), Firefly and Chuck, is no direct relation to Alec's family. Greg, the 62-year-old actor and voice performer, is known for roles in several popular franchises. Michael Baldwin is also no relation. distantly related to Sir Stanley Baldwin," Greg wrote, sharing an old image of the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Stanley Baldwin had three stints as the PM in Great Britain, from May 1923 until January 1924, from November 24 until June 29, and finally from June 1935 until May 1937. [30 Rock](https://www.newsweek.com/30-rock-blackface-which-episodes-removed-jon-hamm-jane-krakowski-nbc-1512698) and Oscar-nominated actor Alec Baldwin is trending because of new revelations involving the death of Hutchins on the set of his movie Rust. we're not related." [Ireland Baldwin](https://www.newsweek.com/ireland-baldwin-calls-amber-heard-disaster-human-being-lawsuit-johnny-depp-1700048) and [Hailey Bieber](https://www.newsweek.com/hailey-bieber-accused-damage-control-selena-gomez-documentary-justin-bieber-1746508), he told his "Just a friendly reminder... [celebrities](https://www.newsweek.com/mickey-rourke-defends-alec-baldwin-involuntary-manslaughter-shooting-charges-1775206), politicians and [political commentators](https://www.newsweek.com/candace-owens-blasts-alec-baldwin-involuntary-manslaughter-rust-shooting-halyna-hutchins-1775221) have added their two cents to the topic in light of the recent developments. [could be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-jr-mocks-alec-baldwin-manslaughter-charges-1775246), in relation to the accidental shooting of [cinematographer Halyna Hutchins](https://www.newsweek.com/alec-baldwins-rust-resume-filming-halyna-hutchins-husband-producing-1749169) on the set of Rust in 2021. [Alec Baldwin](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/alec-baldwin) and his brothers are known for being famous actors—but [Samurai Jack](https://www.newsweek.com/samurai-jack-returns-battle-through-time-video-game-1489063) voice actor Greg Baldwin wants everyone to know he's not related.

Actor and producer Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust.

DEL BARCO: Well, the Hutchins say they support the charges and will fully cooperate with the prosecution. He said, quote, "these charges are the result of a very flawed investigation and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts." And in a statement today, the New Mexico district attorney's office said the evidence showed a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the film set. Baldwin was the film's lead actor and a producer. The bullet killed Hutchins and wounded the director, and the production's armorer was also charged today. Actor Alec Baldwin faces criminal charges in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust."

Accidental gun violence on sets is surprisingly common, but is usually considered a tragic mistake rather than a crime.

But a crime? A horrific accident, yes. The controversial actor was holding a prop gun that he thought was filled with blanks; a live round fired and killed a cinematographer.

Accidental gun violence on sets is surprisingly common, but is usually considered a tragic mistake rather than a crime.

case mentioned above, the actor who fired the prop gun was a serving master sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. An accident can be painful and tragic and provoke understandable public outrage, yet not fit the definition of a crime. Even if prosecuting them is unfair — and it might well be — it’s difficult to see the virtue of creating a new rule whereby the actor shouldn’t rely on the assurances of the staff. A professor of law at Yale University, he is author, most recently, of “Invisible: The Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster.” All the foregoing relates to Baldwin the actor, which is what the prosecutors have addressed in their public comments. Fair question — but the actor who fired the gun wasn’t charged with a crime. It’s true that plenty of people have been convicted of manslaughter after deaths resulted from the discharge of firearms they thought were unloaded. The troupe adopted new rules for the use of prop firearms on stage, but no criminal charges resulted. Nevertheless, the shooting was ruled accidental and no charges were filed. As far as I’ve been able to determine, no one has ever sought to charge an actor for discharging a live round from a prop. The controversial actor was holding a prop gun that he thought was filled with blanks; a live round fired and killed a cinematographer. Others have explained why the known facts don’t quite to match the elements of manslaughter under New Mexico law.