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‘Rust’ criminal probe will continue, DA says, after Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer killed

Nearly a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the film set of “Rust” in an incident involving a prop gun fired by producer and actor Alec Baldwin in New Mexico, the Hutchins family and Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 5, 2022

Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer shot and killed on ‘Rust’ set

Nearly a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film “Rust” in an incident involving a prop gun fired by producer and actor Alec Baldwin in New Mexico, Hutchins’ family and Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 5, 2022

Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer shot and killed on ‘Rust’ set

Nearly a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film “Rust” in an incident involving a prop gun fired by producer and actor Alec Baldwin in New Mexico, the Hutchins’ family and Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 5, 2022

FBI's analysis of Alec Baldwin's weapon leaves key questions unresolved

A long-awaited FBI report, including an analysis of the weapon Alec Baldwin fired last October on the New Mexico set of "Rust," resolved some issues but left untouched key questions surrounding the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 15, 2022

FBI completes ‘Rust’ shooting report as investigation continues

The FBI has finalized its forensic analysis of the deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin last year on the set of the low-budget western “Rust,” New Mexico sheriff’s officials said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 11, 2022

‘Rust’ producers contest agency citation as Alec Baldwin launches production company

The production company behind “Rust,” the low-budget western in which actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming last fall, contested a New Mexico agency’s findings that it violated its own safety protocols.

Los Angeles Times · May 10, 2022

Directors Guild launches safety committee after 'Rust' shooting

The Directors Guild of America said it is taking a tougher stance on film set safety in the wake of the "Rust" tragedy, forming a new committee that will recommend and advance various safety measures.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Directors Guild orders members off ‘Rust’ producers’ new movie

LOS ANGELES — The Directors Guild of America has told its members to stop work on a new horror movie backed by “Rust” producers Thomasville Pictures.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022

Alec Baldwin files arbitration claim against 'Rust' producers

LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin has filed an arbitration claim against the producers of the movie “Rust” in a bid to shield himself from liability and cover his legal fees after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western last year.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022