What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

In mid-April, it was reported that actor Alec Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of his 'Rust' movie. The actor stands trial this July for the fatal incident occurring in 2021. Court documents revealed Baldwin had been offered the chance to plead to a misdemeanor before the grand jury indicted him on a felony manslaughter charge at the beginning of 2024.

Some may argue that public discourse weighs heavily on what plays out in an actual courtroom. And though it can be unfortunate for those facing legal troubles, the focus is too often taken away from the victims, including those who have dedicated their lives to see a production come to fruition, only to have it spoiled by another’s actions. On-set antics are nothing new, but public interest and information about them have only increased as technology has allowed.

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