Alec Baldwin has submitted a lawsuit claiming violations of civil rights, specifically accusing the district attorney and other Santa Fe, New Mexico officials, of unjustly prosecuting him for manslaughter following the unfortunate incident where he accidentally killed “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a firearm.
In the detailed 73-page document, Baldwin alleges that District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, investigator Kari Morrissey, and other members involved in the investigation have committed a string of misconducts. These alleged offenses range from coaxing false statements to concealing evidence that could clear the suspect.
In this lawsuit, it is alleged that the defendants, while pretending to act within legal boundaries, illegally conspired to falsely accuse Baldwin and intentionally push for his trial and conviction despite the lack of evidence. This action, as stated in the lawsuit, infringed upon Baldwin’s constitutional rights by misusing the criminal justice system.
Two weeks following the state attorney general’s decision not to challenge a judge’s ruling that dismissed the case, Baldwin chose to file a lawsuit. The parties involved in this legal action include the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Fe County Board of Commissioners. With this move, the prosecution for the case came to an end.
As a supporter standing up for justice, I’m emphasizing that legal proceedings are intended to seek truth and justice, not for personal or political gains or to torment the innocent. Regrettably, Kari Morrissey and the other defendants have repeatedly disregarded this fundamental principle, infringing upon Alec Baldwin’s rights. This lawsuit aims to bring these defendants to account for their misconduct and safeguard others from experiencing the same mistreatment.
Last July, Baldwin faced trial in Santa Fe. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, based on allegations that he intentionally disregarded firearm safety guidelines for film sets when he aimed a Colt .45 at Hutchins and pulled the trigger. It turned out that the gun was loaded with a real .45-caliber bullet, which resulted in Hutchins’ death and injured director Joel Souza.
The trial came to an end three days in, as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer decided that the special prosecutor had failed to share crucial evidence with the defense, leading to its dismissal.
A short while following the court case, Spiro wrote to Morrissey and Sheriff Adan Mendoza, urging them to save any relevant evidence as there might be further legal action stemming from their involvement in Mr. Baldwin’s trial.
Baldwin’s legal team consistently contended that there was no justification for charging him, asserting that it wasn’t part of his responsibilities to ensure the gun was loaded with blank ammunition instead of live rounds.
Prior to the trial, they frequently raised concerns that Morrissey failed to disclose relevant evidence during the discovery phase.
During the court proceedings, it was discovered that Morrissey failed to mention a stash of bullets which were handed over to investigators in March earlier. This undisclosed evidence might have provided insight into how live rounds ended up on the filming location.
Morrissey contended that the bullets found didn’t resemble the live ammunition from the “Rust” set, which meant she wasn’t required to disclose them. However, when the judge opened an evidence package in court, it was revealed that three of the bullets shared similar traits with the fatal bullet.
Marlowe Sommer refused to reconsider the case, as it was determined ineligible for re-filing, due to the state being held significantly accountable for withholding crucial evidence.
The elected District Attorney in Santa Fe, Carmack-Altwies, has backed Morrissey, a privately employed lawyer she selected to manage the “Rust” cases. However, the attorney general’s office has strongly criticized Morrissey, stating that challenging the judge’s decision would have been difficult under the circumstances, given the judge’s harsh criticism of the special prosecutor’s poor handling of the case during trial.
Last month, I found myself musing that perhaps a more seasoned prosecutor could have prevented the predicament we’re currently in, if only the District Attorney had chosen someone with direct experience for the role.
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2025-01-10 03:46