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Alec Baldwin's Defense Argues For Dismissal Over Damaged Evidence

This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M, Oct. 23, 2021, used for the film "Rust." A New Mexico judge is scheduled to consider at a Friday, June 21, 2024, hearing, wheth

In a recent court hearing, Alec Baldwin's defense attorneys raised concerns about the damage caused to the revolver involved in the tragic incident on the set of the movie 'Rust.' The defense argued that the FBI testing, which resulted in the gun breaking into pieces, has impeded their ability to present a proper defense for the actor. They requested the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin to be dismissed.

The defense team highlighted that the destruction of the gun during testing was a critical loss of potentially exculpatory evidence. They criticized the authorities for proceeding with the test despite being aware of the potential damage it could cause to the firearm.

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