A New Mexico judge is set to review Alec Baldwin's request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him in a court hearing scheduled for Friday. The indictment, issued in January, accuses Baldwin of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021, at a movie ranch near Santa Fe.
Baldwin, a lead actor and co-producer on the film “Rust,” has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. His legal team has pushed for the dismissal of the indictment, alleging that prosecutors mishandled the grand jury proceedings by overlooking exculpatory evidence and witnesses. The charge of involuntary manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison.
