Defense attorney says ‘Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting’ at trial openings
SUMMARY
At the trial opening, Alec Baldwin's defense attorney, Alex Spiro, claimed that Baldwin "committed no crime; he was an actor, acting" when he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" film set. Spiro alleged that safety measures should have been ensured before Baldwin handled the gun. In contrast, special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson contended that Baldwin "violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety." She detailed how Baldwin allegedly neglected standard safety checks and mishandled the revolver, leading to Hutchins' death. The trial centers on gun safety and responsibilities on a movie set, with Baldwin facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
