In a significant development for the defense, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that Alec Baldwin's role as a producer on the film 'Rust' will not be considered during his involuntary manslaughter trial related to the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The prosecution had been emphasizing Baldwin's position as a producer to suggest he had more responsibility and influence on the set than just as an actor. However, the judge found this argument confusing and ultimately decided that evidence related to his producer status would not be allowed in court.
