“We welcome the decision to close the case against Alec Baldwin and encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement to AFP.
On October 21, 2021, filming for the movie “Rust” on a New Mexico ranch turned tragic when Baldwin activated a gun that was supposed to contain only blanks but ended up killing 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. years, and injuring director Joel Souza.
The incident shocked Hollywood and prompted calls to ban firearms on film sets.
The announcement of the closure of the case, revealed this Thursday by the specialized magazine Deadline and other US media, comes the same day that filming of the film resumes in Montana.
Alec Baldwin, known in particular for his role in the series “30 Rock”, has always proclaimed his innocence.
According to him, they assured him that his weapon was harmless. He also denies pulling the trigger, a claim disputed by numerous experts.
After his indictment, his defense immediately denounced a “terrible judicial error.”
The actor was exposed to face up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.