Alec Baldwin cleared of charges in 'Rust' shooting case.
Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the Rust shooting case have been dropped by special prosecutors in New Mexico due to new facts that demand further investigation and forensic analysis. However, the decision does not absolve Baldwin of criminal culpability, and charges may be refiled. The charges against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer who worked on Rust, remain unchanged. The shooting resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the wounding of Rust director Joel Souza.