The charges against him were dropped. Alec Baldwin by the prosecutor’s office for fatal shooting on the set.
“New evidence has been discovered that requires further investigation and forensic examination. Thus, we exonerate Mr. Baldwin of manslaughter charges. This does not relieve Mr. Baldwin of any criminal responsibility and re-prosecution may be initiated,” said the two prosecutors in the case, Carrie Morrissey and Jason Lewis.
According to the BBC, the event took place less than two weeks before the start of the trial. “We are pleased with the decision to close the case against Alec Baldwin and call for a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic incident,” said his lawyer, Luke Nikas.
The 65-year-old Emmy Award-winning actor has been charged with two counts of negligent homicide.
It is noted that just yesterday filming resumed in Montana, 18 months after the tragic incident.
According to the BBC
Source: Kathimerini
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