Alec Baldwin's Criminal Case Dismissed, Civil Lawsuit Looms

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case has been dismissed, clearing the way for a potential civil lawsuit from the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Attorney Gloria Allred has vowed to pursue legal action, insinuating past misconduct in the legal process surrounding Baldwin's handling of the tragic incident.

Alec Baldwin’s criminal case in the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been dismissed, allowing her relatives to pursue a civil lawsuit against Baldwin and associated parties involved in the production of the film "Rust." Disgraced attorney Gloria Allred is preparing to file this civil suit, raising eyebrows about potential malpractices reminiscent of her previous cases, particularly involving disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, who was recently found guilty of large-scale fraud.

At a press conference in Los Angeles, Allred reiterated that Hutchins’ family remains resolute in seeking justice following the dismissal of the criminal charge against Baldwin. She emphasized that this outcome does not equate to the Hutchins family receiving justice.

Tragically, Hutchins lost her life on October 21, 2021, during a rehearsal on the set of "Rust" in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when Baldwin, as lead actor and co-producer, pointed a firearm at her that accidentally discharged, resulting in her death and injuring director Joel Souza. Allred argued that while Baldwin's legal rights were upheld during the criminal proceedings, the rights of the victims’ family were overlooked. She expressed a strong belief in demonstrating Hutchins' familial ties, an essential element in pursuing civil damages.

In response to ongoing allegations of negligence surrounding the incident, Baldwin has denied any wrongdoing and has attempted to halt the civil lawsuit proceedings. Hutchins' sister, Svetlana Zemko, conveyed through Allred that Baldwin should be held accountable for his actions. Meanwhile, in a related case, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who oversaw the firearms on set, received a sentence of 1.5 years for involuntary manslaughter in connection with Hutchins’ death.

Allred also criticized New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for not appealing the dismissal of Baldwin's charges, likening his decision to "the Grinch who stole Christmas." Torrez's spokesperson defended the choice, highlighting major procedural flaws identified by the judge and emphasizing the importance of focusing on other families seeking justice in New Mexico, rather than prolonging Hutchins' family’s distress with a compromised case against Baldwin.