Alec Baldwin attempted to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter charge in a new motion filed Monday, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The Emmy Award-winning actor filed his fifth bid to have the charges dropped while his legal team continued arguments from Friday's virtual hearing where Baldwin was denied one of two requests to end the 'Rust' star's involuntary manslaughter case.
Baldwin's legal team requested an order dismissing the indictment with prejudice in an expedited motion for relief. They argued that the state violated discovery obligations by not immediately disclosing 'critical evidence' deemed favorable to Baldwin's defense, that 'fundamentally reshapes the way Baldwin would have prepared for trial.' 'The State’s strategy — trial by ambush — is grossly prejudicial and abhorred by courts,' documents stated.
Baldwin was indicted on two counts — involuntary manslaughter, negligent use of a firearm, or, in the alternative, involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspection — on Jan. 19. Hutchins died Oct. 21, 2021, after a gun Baldwin was holding discharged on the Western film set. He's expected in court next month to begin a nearly two-week trial, and could face up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
Earlier this month, Baldwin announced his own brood was diving into the reality realm with their own TLC show, set to premiere in 2025. Tentatively called 'The Baldwins,' the show will feature 'the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy' of life at home with seven children under the age of 10, Baldwin said in a video shared on Instagram. Baldwin and wife Hilaria will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary at the end of the month.
Property records showed Baldwin purchased the mansion in 1996 for $1.75 million. He has attempted to unload the property multiple times over the last two years and initially listed the home for $29 million, lowering it to $25 million before settling below $20 million. In addition to his seven children with wife Hilaria, Baldwin also has daughter Ireland with ex-wife Kim Basinger. Alec became a first-time grandfather last year when Ireland gave birth to a baby girl.
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