Alec Baldwin’s lawyer vows to fight ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’ after actor is charged with involuntary manslaughter over Rust shooting

Alec Baldwin Halyna Hutchins Rust shooting — Alec Baldwin’s lawyer has spoken out after the Rust shooting charges (Pictures: Reuters / Getty)

Alec Baldwin’s lawyer has slammed the decision to prosecute him over the Rust shooting as a ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’.

Earlier today, it was confirmed that the 64-year-old would face two involuntary manslaughter charges after he accidentally discharged a gun on the set of the Western film, in 2021, striking and killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident, but was later released from hospital.

Discussing the outcome, Luke Nikas, of Quinn Emanuel, said via PA: ‘This decision distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and represents a terrible miscarriage of justice.

‘Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set.

‘He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds.

‘We will fight these charges, and we will win.’

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