Alec Baldwin has entered pleas of not guilty to two charges of involuntary manslaughter. It follows the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.
The Hollywood actor was due in court on Friday (February 24) for a first appearance hearing. This would have involved details of the charges and his rights being read out by a judge.
But Baldwin entered the pleas on Thursday, waiving his right to a first appearance in court. Two charges were brought against Baldwin by the Santa Fe District Attorney’s office last month - the first can be referred to as involuntary manslaughter and requires proof of underlying negligence.
