This US Attorney General drops charges against actor Alec Baldwin for murder After filing an appeal, considering it “a fundamental legal mistake”, The New York Times reported on Monday.

Baldwin and ‘Rust’ gunsmith Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with the January 31 tragedy. cost the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the shooting of that film and can be imprisoned for up to 18 months.

According to The News York Times, the prosecution initially took refuge in a law that went into effect in May 2022, eliminating the aggravating cause of the crime they were also charged with. five more years in prison.

State Department spokesperson Heather Brewer pointed out that the decision was made to ensure: “Let justice be done” and avoid prolonging the process.

Hutchins died in October 2021 when Gutiérrez-Reed was in control of the gun and allegedly fired a Baldwin-operated gun during the filming of “Rust” in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. the player took it as a “cold weapon” with no real ammunition.

Baldwin’s legal representatives declared in their appeal on February 10 that only the version of the law in effect at the time of the incident was allowed. “3 year increase” for using a firearm in the commission of a crime.

The defense added that this version also cannot be implemented because it is necessary. “intent to frighten or injure a person”.

Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney, Jason Bowles, told The New York Times that the prosecution’s current decision “reflects good ethical standards and is correct in terms of facts and law”, while Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas He declined to comment. About the subject.

The actor defended his innocence in different interviews with the media, claiming that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of weapons in “Rust” was given to Gutiérrez-Reed. he never pulled the trigger, instead the gun fired because it was malfunctioning.

End On February 14, it was announced that the filming of ‘Rust’ will resume in the spring.. The production company did not provide further details in the film, in which Baldwin will continue to take the lead role and the scene where Hutchins died will be rewritten.