grand jury in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film «Rust,» where Alec Baldwin was the lead actor and co-producer.
During a rehearsal, Baldwin was pointing a gun at Hutchins when it discharged, killing her and injuring director Joel Souza.
The decision on whether to revive criminal charges against Baldwin is still pending, and the grand jury process, shrouded in secrecy, may take weeks with no immediate public access or cross-examination by defense counsel.
Initially, involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were dismissed, but prosecutors are now seeking the grand jury's consideration for possible recharging.
Special prosecutors Prepare for trial against 'Rust' armorer
In addition to assembling evidence for the grand jury in Alec Baldwin's case, special prosecutors are actively gearing up for a scheduled February 2024 trial against «Rust» movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
She has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Preparations for the trial involve recent subpoenas for documents from «Rust» producers and any audio and video recordings held by a Los Angeles film production company that may feature Baldwin on the set of «Rust» or his comments about the film elsewhere.