What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for ‘Rust’ release

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In mid-April, it was reported that actor Alec Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of his “Rust” movie.  

The actor stands trial this July for the fatal incident occurring in 2021. Court documents revealed Baldwin had been offered the chance to plead to a misdemeanor before the grand jury indicted him on a felony manslaughter charge at the beginning of 2024.  

The terms — six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, 24 hours of community service, and a firearms safety class — were the same offered and accepted by “Rust” assistant director Dave Halls. However, when Baldwin did not respond to the plea offer, it was rescinded, and the case is going to trial.  

ALEC BALDWIN ACCUSES ‘RUST’ PROSECUTION OF CHARGING HIM TO ‘HUMBLE’ AN ‘ARROGANT’ CELEBRITY: COURT DOCS

On-set responsibilities 

Baldwin’s role in the film is as its star but also as a producer, so arguments for institutional failures may play a part in the upcoming trial. While the drama of the trial continues to play out in the media, the legal

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