Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial Date Set For Summer, Expected To Last 9 Days

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The trial date for the “Rust” shooting involving Alec Baldwin has been scheduled for mid-summer, with proceedings expected to last for over a week. The court has set the date for July 9 to begin jury selection, followed by the commencement of the trial on July 10, which is anticipated to continue for 9 days, concluding at least by July 19.

Legal Proceedings and Trial Duration

The trial is set to take place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where prosecutors will aim to establish Alec Baldwin’s legal responsibility for the death of Halyna Hutchins. The actor has formally pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial duration does not account for potential deliberations following the proceedings.

Pretrial motions are expected to be addressed in the months leading up to the trial, during which Alec Baldwin and his legal team will prepare their defense. Notably, the armorer from the film set is also currently on trial facing similar charges of manslaughter.

Background and Previous Charges

This is the second time Alec Baldwin has faced manslaughter accusations in relation to the “Rust” shooting. The initial charges were dropped, but subsequent evidence led to a renewed indictment earlier this year, reflecting the state’s pursuit of the case.

Alec Baldwin has consistently maintained that he was unaware of the presence of a live round in the gun used during the rehearsal and has asserted that ensuring the safety of the weapon was not his responsibility.