Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit against New Mexico prosecutors in fatal “Rust” set shooting

A New Mexico judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust,” allowing Baldwin’s attorneys to seek reinstatement within 30 days. Baldwin, previously cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges, faces ongoing civil suits from Hutchins’ family while asserting that prosecutors targeted him for personal gain.

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