A new one-page indictment delivered by the grand jury Friday alleges Baldwin caused Hutchins' death — either by negligence or “total disregard or indifference” for safety.
Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicate they'll fight the charge, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months.
The indictment provides prosecutors with two alternative standards for the felony involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin.
Mangels said a grand jury indictment is by no means an assurance that prosecutors will prevail at trial.
“Just getting an indictment from a grand jury in no way means the prosecution has a slam dunk case or even a strong case,” she said.
Persons:
— Alec Baldwin, “, Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, Joel Souza, Hutchins, they'll, Lucien, Michael Haag, ” Michael Haag, ” Baldwin, Prosecutors, John Day, ”, Kari Morrissey, Jason Lewis, “ Rust, armorer Hannah Gutierrez, Reed, Kate Mangels, Glenn Ellington, Gutierrez, Luke Nikas, Alex Spiro, —, David Halls, Sarah Zachry, Zachry, Mangels
Organizations:
SANTA FE, Forensic Science Services, FBI
Locations:
SANTA, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Arizona, Los Angeles