A Shift in Gears: Civil Lawsuit Awaits Alec Baldwin After Criminal Case Closure

The criminal case involving actor Alec Baldwin in the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has finally come to a close. This opens the door for a separate civil lawsuit led by Halyna’s family, who are eager to see Baldwin testify under oath. They are hoping to gain damages and compensation from Baldwin and the producers of the film “Rust. ” The family believes they were denied their due process rights in the criminal case, which was dismissed due to evidence mishandling. Halyna Hutchins died in 2021 during a rehearsal on the movie set when a gun held by Baldwin went off. Baldwin insisted he didn’t pull the trigger, yet the gun fired. The family's attorney, Gloria Allred, stressed that they are determined to push through with their civil case. The family wants to prove the close bond Halyna shared with them to solidify their claim for damages. While Baldwin's legal team denied any negligence on his part, the family refuses to back down. The state's decision not to appeal the dismissal of the criminal case has been criticized by Allred, who claimed it violated the family's rights. The moms, sister, and even the son of the deceased all want justice served, emphasizing that Alec Baldwin must be held accountable. The movie’s weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was already sentenced for her role in the incident. The attorney general for New Mexico has defended their decision, citing issues with the criminal case process. They want to focus on other pending cases to deliver justice to other families awaiting resolution.