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Baldwin Sued by Family of Cinematographer Killed On New Mexico Set

The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” is suing Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers for wrongful death, their attorneys said Tuesday. Lawyers for the family of Halyna Hutchins announced the lawsuit …

Lawsuit Says Baldwin Had No Reason to Fire in New Mexico Movie Set Shooting

A lawsuit alleges that Alec Baldwin recklessly fired a gun when it wasn’t called for in the script when he shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.” …

Legal, Insurance, Safety Issues Swirl Around ‘Rust’ Movie Set Shooting

Alec Baldwin the actor, who pulled the trigger on a prop gun while filming “Rust” in New Mexico and unwittingly killed a cinematographer and injured a director, likely won’t be held criminally or civilly liable for the tragedy. But Alec …

‘Rust’ Film Crew Protested Conditions Before Fatal Movie Set Shooting by Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set with a gun a crew member had assured the actor was safe, a tragic mistake that came hours after some workers walked off …

On Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Movie Set and Others, Union Guidance Is Key to Gun Safety

Safety standards developed by film studios and labor unions are the primary protection for actors and film crews when a scene calls for using prop guns. The industry-wide guidance is clear: “Blanks can kill. Treat all firearms as if they …