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Corey Chichizola

Alec Baldwin Claps Back At ‘The Government’ In New Filing Ahead Of Rust Trial

Alec Baldwin in Supercell

Over the last few years, there's been a ton of conversation about the safety of TV and film sets. This was inspired by some notable accidents and even some deaths, including on the set of Alec Baldwin's western Rust. That situation has been making countless headlines due to the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin has faced some legal issues as a result, and is currently fighting off a manslaughter charge. And now the actor/producer has clapped back at "The Government" in new filing ahead of Rust trial.

The shooting that occurred on the set of Rust took place in October of 2021, and sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. While some folks like Dwayne Johnson have committed to not using real guns in movies, the public has been waiting to see how the fallout of the tragedy will shake out. And in a new filing acquired by Deadline, Alec Baldwin's legal team is taking aim at the prosecutors on his case. Part of these documents read:

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