Alec Baldwin is currently on trial for manslaughter following the 2021 death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins. Prosecutors argue Baldwin broke basic gun safety rules, alleging he behaved recklessly on set by ignoring safety sessions, requesting a large gun, and pointing it at people. The defense counters, claiming Baldwin had no reason to suspect the gun was loaded and that responsibility for the weapon’s safety lay with the film’s safety officials. The trial has also touched on the conviction of armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who is serving an 18-month sentence related to the incident.
- Alec Baldwin is accused of manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins.
- Prosecutors argue Baldwin broke basic gun safety protocols and acted recklessly.
- The actor is said to have requested the biggest gun available and ignored mandatory gun safety sessions.
- FBI testing indicated the revolver could not fire without the trigger being pulled, contradicting Baldwin’s claim.
- Defense attorney Alex Spiro stated Baldwin had no reason to check the gun for live ammunition, placing responsibility on the film’s safety officials.
- Armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was convicted by the same court earlier this year, is currently serving an 18-month sentence.
- If convicted, Alec Baldwin could face up to 18 months in prison.
- It remains uncertain whether Baldwin will testify in his own defense during the trial.
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