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Alec Baldwin Settles Lawsuit Over 'Rust' Tragedy

6/29/2025

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Alec Baldwin has settled a civil lawsuit with three crew members from "Rust" after the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. The crew accused Baldwin of negligence regarding safety protocols. While Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dropped, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faced conviction for her role in the incident.

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Alec Baldwin has settled a civil lawsuit with three crew members from "Rust" after the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. The crew accused Baldwin of negligence regarding safety protocols. While Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dropped, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faced conviction for her role in the incident.