"Alec Baldwin Faces Dual Prosecution Paths After 'Rust' Shooting Indictment"
Alec Baldwin faces a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the movie "Rust." The indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for the charge, based on the negligent use of a firearm and causing death without due caution. Baldwin's role as a co-producer may also be addressed. Separately, the trial against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is set for February, and potential witnesses include crew members and a prop master who have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.