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Alec Baldwin Breaks Down As Judge Dismisses His Manslaughter Case Live On TV
In a live TV moment, Alec Baldwin saw his involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal 2022 shooting of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dismissed today.
As Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer spoke the words, “The motion to dismiss with prejudice is granted,” the obviously-relieved actor removed his glasses, hung his head and broke down in tears. Judge Sommer unveiled her ruling on the defense motion to dismiss based on “concealed” evidence that Baldwin’s lawyer filed late Thursday. With the constant chorus of local police missteps, blatant professional incompetence, DA stumbles and eccentrics that have played out in this matter since that terrible day almost three years ago, the dismissal of the case today was simultaneously shocking and not that unexpected.
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