Actor faces involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with Rust shooting incident

In a recent development, actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter regarding the tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the movie "Rust" in 2021. These charges come after previous ones against Baldwin were dismissed earlier this year. Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey filed the new charges based on additional testimony from seven witnesses, indicating a significant shift in the legal proceedings. The incident, which took place on the outskirts of Santa Fe, involved Baldwin pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal, leading to her tragic death and causing injuries to director Joel Souza. Both Baldwin and the armorer on set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, had previously faced charges related to the shooting. Gutierrez-Reed is expected to go to trial in February, while Baldwin's charges were dropped in April, leaving the possibility of re-filing open. The actor's legal team expressed their readiness for the upcoming legal proceedings. The case continues to unfold, and further updates are anticipated. This report includes contributions from The Associated Press and is being closely monitored for developments.