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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announced a new TLC reality series, "The Baldwins," set to premiere in 2025, showcasing their family life. This announcement comes as Alec Baldwin faces a trial for manslaughter charges related to the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." If convicted, Baldwin could face 18 months in prison, potentially affecting the series' production schedule.
Virgilio Aguilar Mendez, a Guatemalan illegal immigrant, has been released from ICE custody after charges of killing a police officer were dropped due to concerns about his inability to comprehend English and his intellectual capacity. The officer, Sgt. Michael Kunovich, died during a scuffle with Aguilar Mendez, who was allegedly unable to understand or speak English. The release comes 10 months after the incident, and the state attorney's office cited the defendant's incompetence to proceed as the reason for dismissing the charges.
Alec Baldwin's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of "Rust," citing prosecutorial misconduct and claiming that his rights have been trampled. The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a separate trial. Baldwin's lawyers argue that prosecutors withheld substantial evidence from the grand jury and have publicly dragged Baldwin through improprieties. The trial is set for July 10 in New Mexico, and Gutierrez faces up to 18 months in state prison.
Peter Simon, a New Hampshire man, has been arraigned on two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a Waltham police officer and a National Grid worker. Simon, who was driving without a license, allegedly veered his vehicle towards the worksite, striking the officer and the utility worker. He is also facing additional charges including failure to stop for police, larceny of a motor vehicle, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Simon had a previous history of reckless conduct and was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2009. He is being held without bail and is due back in court for a dangerousness hearing on December 14.
Four Pepperdine University students were killed when a 22-year-old driver in a dark-colored BMW lost control, crashed into them, and sideswiped several parked vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The driver, Fraser Michael Bhom, is facing manslaughter charges and was seen on video taking a field sobriety test. Residents are calling for increased safety measures on the dangerous stretch of PCH where the accident occurred.
Alec Baldwin could potentially face manslaughter charges again in the case of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death on the set of the film "Rust." A forensic report revealed that Baldwin's Colt .45 revolver would only fire if the trigger was pulled, contradicting his claim that he did not pull the trigger. The report also found that the gun had been modified, raising doubts about its functionality. The special prosecutors are now considering whether to refile the charges against Baldwin. Meanwhile, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is facing trial in December, and the source of the live rounds found on set remains unknown.
Manslaughter charges have been dropped against five Oklahoma City police officers who fatally shot a 15-year-old armed robbery suspect in 2020. The decision to dismiss the charges, along with charges against two other officers involved in separate fatal shootings, follows an independent review by a legal team and a use-of-force expert. The review concluded that the shootings were justified after examining body camera footage and other evidence. The mother of the deceased teenager plans to push for changes in laws related to police-involved shootings. The district attorney met with the families of the victims and community leaders before making the announcement. Future cases involving fatal officer-involved shootings will be presented to a grand jury for investigation.
Manslaughter charges against seven Oklahoma police officers involved in three fatal shootings in 2020 have been dropped after a thorough review by a team of attorneys. The cases included the shooting of a 15-year-old robbery suspect and the fatal shootings of a 49-year-old man and a 60-year-old man. The decision to dismiss the charges was made after considering an Oklahoma statute regarding the use of deadly force. Moving forward, deadly officer-involved shootings will be presented and investigated by a grand jury. The families of the victims expressed grief and disappointment with the decision.
Susan Lorincz, accused of shooting and killing her neighbor Ajike Owens in Florida, will not face murder charges but has been charged with manslaughter and assault. The state attorney stated that there was insufficient evidence to prove the existence of a depraved mind towards the victim at the time of the killing, which is required for second-degree murder charges. The shooting was the culmination of many months of incidents between Lorincz and Owens' family, as well as others in the neighborhood. Lorincz remains jailed in Marion County and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter.
The state attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida has filed manslaughter charges against Susan Lorincz, who shot and killed her neighbor Ajike Owens earlier this month. Lorincz will not face murder charges as there was insufficient evidence to prove the existence of a depraved mind toward the victim at the time of the killing. The shooting was the culmination of many months of incidents between Lorincz and Owens’ family, as well as others in the neighborhood. Lorincz remains jailed in Marion County and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter.
New Mexico prosecutors will charge Alec Baldwin with manslaughter if further testing shows that his gun was working at the time of the Rust shooting. The only pending charge in the case is against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, who is accused of negligently loading a live round into Baldwin’s gun. The prosecutors are making a “herculean effort” to determine who introduced live rounds onto the set of Rust. A decision is expected within 60 days.
A New Jersey police officer has been charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a man who had called 911 to report trespassers in his yard. The officer, Salvatore Oldrati, fired multiple shots at Charles Frederick Sharp III within five seconds of arriving at the scene, according to body camera footage. Sharp, who was still on the phone with the police, was struck and killed. The officer gave no verbal commands or warnings before opening fire, according to the state's attorney general. If convicted, Oldrati faces up to 10 years in prison.
Kid Rock has donated thousands of dollars to the legal defense fund of Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing manslaughter charges for the death of Jordan Neely. The singer called Penny a "hero" and criticized Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. The online fundraiser has raised over $2.5 million, with high-profile figures such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Tim Pool also donating. The funds will cover Penny's legal fees and any future civil lawsuits, with any excess being donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
Protesters flooded the NYC subway system to demonstrate against the killing of Jordan Neely, with at least seven people arrested after clashes with police. Manhattan prosecutors are investigating Neely’s death after the city’s medical examiner determined the 30-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator died from the compression against his neck. His death was ruled a homicide. A former US Marine who placed Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway train has been identified as Daniel Penny. Prosecutors could bring manslaughter charges against Penny, who has hired attorney Thomas Kenniff, a former Republican candidate for Manhattan district attorney.
Airbus and Air France have been acquitted of manslaughter charges over the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris, which killed 228 people. The French court ruled that there wasn't enough evidence of a direct link between decisions by the companies and the crash. However, the judges said that Airbus and Air France held civil responsibility for the crash and ordered them to compensate families of victims. The crash had lasting impacts on the industry, leading to changes in regulations for airspeed sensors and in how pilots are trained.