Case Dismissed- DA with-held evidence.
Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' manslaughter case after defense claims evidence was withheldt.co/dDmOAsm2H5
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) July 12, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. — The manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has been dismissed, after the judge blasted prosecutors for failing to turn over a batch of bullets to the defense.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer threw out the case, ruling that no other sanction was sufficient.
“The state is highly culpable for its failure to provide discovery to the defendant,” Marlowe Sommer said. “Dismissal with prejudice is warranted.”
Gasps were heard the courtroom, as Baldwin received hugs and congratulations from his family and supporters. He and his wife, Hilaria, were in tears. They exited the courthouse and entered a black GMC Suburban. They did not address the throngs of media outside.
There’s still a civil suit
“Baldwin’s defense asked the judge to wait until his criminal case is settled before continuing with the lawsuit against him and the production company”
h/t SW Fla Pirate