Actor Alec Baldwin could face a civil trial over the shooting incident on the set of the film Rust, after a judge ruled a lawsuit could go to trial. The lawsuit, filed by Serge Svetnoy, the film's lighting technician, alleges Baldwin's negligence led to the shooting. During rehearsal in New Mexico, Baldwin's prop gun discharged a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. While Baldwin denies pulling the trigger, the criminal case against him was dismissed in 2024. Svetnoy claims a bullet narrowly missed him and accuses Baldwin and the production team of violating gun safety protocols. The judge has allowed claims of negligence and emotional distress but dismissed a claim of assault. If a settlement isn't reached, a civil trial date is provisionally set for October 12.
Alec Baldwin Faces Civil Trial Over Rust Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin Faces Civil Trial Over Rust Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin is set to face a civil trial concerning the tragic shooting incident on the set of his film 'Rust' in 2021. The lawsuit highlights allegations of negligence in gun safety protocols.
Actor Alec Baldwin will face a civil trial regarding the 2021 shooting on the set of 'Rust', which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The suit, filed by lighting technician Serge Svetnoy, accuses Baldwin of negligence and violating safety protocols. A judge has allowed key claims to proceed while dismissing others. A trial date is tentatively set for October 12, unless a settlement is reached. Baldwin has previously denied pulling the trigger and the criminal charges against him were dismissed last year due to withheld evidence.
