(TheProudRepublic.com) – In a controversial turn of events, Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin no longer faces manslaughter charges from the tragic “Rust” set shooting as New Mexico prosecutors drop their appeal to reinstate the charges.
The charges against Baldwin included involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the appeal that was initially filed in November, effectively ending the legal pursuit of Baldwin for his role in the tragic incident.
While Baldwin walks free, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her part in the shooting.
She was accused of loading the gun and bringing live rounds to the set, highlighting the double standard in how justice is applied to different individuals involved in the same incident.
The shooting occurred during a rehearsal where Baldwin was holding a prop gun loaded with a live round.
Despite the clear danger and negligence involved, Baldwin continues to claim he did not pull the trigger and was unaware of the live round.
Adding to the frustration of those seeking justice, a previous ruling by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case due to alleged evidence withholding by police and prosecutors.
While the actor’s attorneys view the dismissal of the appeal as a vindication of his claim of innocence, many Americans see it as yet another example of how the elite can evade accountability.
The fact that David Halls, the film’s safety coordinator, only received six months of unsupervised parole for his role in the incident further underscores the leniency shown to those involved in this preventable tragedy.
The dropping of charges against Alec Baldwin serves as a reminder of the need for reform in the legal system to ensure equal treatment under the law for all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations or celebrity status.
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