Charges Formally Filed For Alec Baldwin And ‘Rust’ Armorer

Alec Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are now formally charged in the death of Halyna Hutchins.

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Two involuntary manslaughter charges were first announced on January 19.

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On January 31, the charges were formally filed against each of them.

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Both defendants are being charged “in the alternative.”

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This means that a jury can only convict them of one of two counts.

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One charge is punishable with 18 months behind bars and a $5,000 fine.

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However, the second charge carries an additional firearm enhancement.

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This can result in a mandatory five-year prison sentence if convicted.

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Baldwin and the “Rust” armorer need to appear in court, either in person or virtually, in the next 15 days.

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