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Alec Baldwin Criticized for Dancing Amid Legal Woes

11/18/2025

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  • Alec Baldwin faced criticism for attending a Dancing with the Stars taping while avoiding a deposition linked to the 2021 Rust shooting.
  • Serge Svetnoy, a gaffer in the case, alleges Baldwin repeatedly claimed unavailability for testimony and witnessed Hutchins' death.
  • Criminal charges were dropped in July 2024 due to prosecutorial misconduct.
  • The civil lawsuit continues, and Baldwin's attorney argues Svetnoy's claims are unfounded because the gun was believed unloaded.