CNN —A New Mexico grand jury will soon decide whether Alec Baldwin should once again face criminal charges over the 2021 death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
“We will answer any charges in court.”Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza injured when a gun held by Baldwin fired a live round during a scene rehearsal.
Fred Hayes/Getty ImagesBaldwin denied pulling the trigger on the weapon in a previous interview with CNN.
The film’s assistant director, David Halls, was identified as the person who handed the firearm to Baldwin that fateful day.
Earlier this year, he signed a plea agreement “for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon,” prosecutors said, noting that terms of the deal include six months of probation.
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Alec Baldwin, “ Rust, Halyna Hutchins, “, Baldwin, Joel Souza, ”, Kari Morrissey, Jason Lewis, Luke Nikas, Alex Spiro, ” Hutchins, Fred Hayes, Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, David Halls
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CNN, ”, NBC, Prosecutors, Getty
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Mexico