Film producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin shooting
Prop Firearm Shooting In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin gestures while talking with investigators following a fatal shooting last year on a movie set in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Data files released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 25, 2022, included videos of investigators debriefing Baldwin on the day of the shooting inside a compact office. Rust Movie Productions is challenging the basis of a $137,000 fine against the company by state occupational safety regulators who say production managers on the set of the Western film failed to follow standard industry protocols for firearms safety. Rust Movie Productions also is challenging allegations that film set armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was overburdened, asserting that she had sufficient time to properly inspect and safeguard all firearms and ammunition on set. The sheriff investigating the fatal film-set shooting has described disorganization and neglected safety measures in the making of the low-budget movie.
wftv.comWyoming defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit over online harassment filed against Baldwin by the family of a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan, saying the Wyoming court did not have jurisdiction over the case. — (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit over online harassment filed against actor Alec Baldwin by the family of a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan, saying the Wyoming court did not have jurisdiction over the case. Baldwin had contacted Roice McCollum via Instagram, according to the lawsuit. Baldwin told Roice McCollum he would share her photo with his 2.4 million Instagram followers and wrote: “Good luck,” according to the lawsuit. Roice McCollum said in the lawsuit that she received hundreds of hateful messages in response to his post.
wftv.comVideos show aftermath of film-set shooting, Baldwin reaction
Data files released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 25, 2022, included videos of investigators debriefing Baldwin on the day of the shooting inside a compact office. Baldwin repeatedly says there were no prior problems of any kind with firearms on the set of “Rust." The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training. Rust Movie Productions has indicated it will dispute the findings and sanction. At least five lawsuits have been filed over the shooting, including a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Hutchins’ family against Baldwin and the movie’s other producers.
wftv.com‘Am I being charged’: Video of Alec Baldwin interview released in ‘Rust’ shooting investigation
>> Read more trending newsOne of the videos released showed law enforcement officials interviewing actor and producer Alec Baldwin, who fired the prop gun killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. >>Previous coverage: Alec Baldwin releases first statement after prop gun incident that killed cinematographer“You have no idea how unbelievable this is and how strange this is,” Baldwin is heard, according to USA Today. >>Previous coverage: Alec Baldwin shooting: Lead bullet among 500 rounds of ammunition recovered from ‘Rust’ setFootage of Baldwin wasn’t the only video released. “I was down... and then I looked over and see the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with blood coming out of her back,” Souza told the officer. >>Previous coverage: Alec Baldwin calls for police on set after ‘Rust’ shootingA conversation between Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin’s assistant shows that Gutierrez-Reed asked if the actor was “feeling OK” about a scene where Baldwin would be holding a gun.
wftv.comPolice release videos in probe of Baldwin film-set shooting
Prop Firearm Shooting FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. Data files released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's office included a video of investigators debriefing Baldwin within hours of the fatal shooting, talking with him inside a compact office. The investigation files also include rehearsal clips that show Baldwin in costume as he practices a quick-draw maneuver with a gun. In a video taken by police later that day, Baldwin makes a few frantic calls as he awaits a meeting with law enforcement officials. New Mexico workplace safety regulators last week issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against the “Rust” film production company.
wftv.comAlec Baldwin's first words to detectives revealed as cops release 'Rust' bodycams, crime scene photos
Alec Baldwin appears on bodycam video telling Santa Fe investigators he felt “no recoil” when he inadvertently fired a .45-caliber Old West revolve in the fatal “Rust” movie shooting that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in late October.
news.yahoo.comNew Mexico fines ‘Rust’ production maximum amount after deadly on-set shooting
The state of New Mexico has fined the production of the upcoming film “Rust” the maximum allowed a fatal on-set shooting that left one crew member dead last year. >> Read more trending newsNew Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has fined Rust Movie Productions $139,793 citing safety failures that violate standard industry protocols, The Associated Press reported. The investigation found that production managers took little to no action after two misfires before the deadly shooting on Oct. 21, 2021. A spokesperson for Rust Movie Productions did not respond to emails from the AP seeking comment. Authorities say a cinematographer has been killed and a director injured Thursday after they were shot by a prop firearm on the "Rust" movie set.
wftv.comNew Mexico fines 'Rust' for willful gun safety failures
The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training. The new occupational safety report confirms that a large-caliber revolver was handed to Baldwin by an assistant director, David Halls, without consulting with on-set weapons specialists during or after the gun was loaded. “The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns," the report states. Safety investigators also note that the production company did not develop a process to ensure live rounds of ammunition were not brought on set, in violation of industry safety protocols. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a staunch advocate for the film industry who increased a state cap in industry incentives shortly after taking office.
wftv.comNew Mexico fines ‘Rust’ for willful gun safety failures after fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are expecting their 7th child
People Alec Baldwin Hilaria Baldwin FILE - Alec Baldwin, left, and Hilaria Baldwin appear at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017. Hilaria Baldwin is expecting baby No. She announced Tuesday on Instagram that she’s expecting, sharing a video of the moment she and Alec told their kids. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)NEW YORK — (AP) — After a nearly monthlong social media break, Hilaria Baldwin announced Tuesday on Instagram that she's expecting her seventh child with husband Alec. Alec Baldwin quickly reposted her reveal.
wftv.comSlain cinematographer's husband angry Baldwin deflects blame
Prop Firearm Shooting Lawsuit FILE - Actor Alec Baldwin attends the 2019 PEN America Literary Gala In New York on May 21, 2019. Attorneys for the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust,” say they're suing Baldwin and the movie’s producers for wrongful death. The remarks made in excerpts released Wednesday from an interview with the "Today" show are the first public words from Matt Hutchins on the Oct. 21 death of his wife Halyna Hutchins. Last month Baldwin turned over his cellphone to investigators, and Dyer said he continues to cooperate fully with the investigation. Investigators have described “some complacency” in how weapons were handled on the “Rust” set.
wftv.comAlec Baldwin and family purchase a retreat in Vermont
ARLINGTON, Vt. — (AP) — Alec Baldwin and his family have purchased a retreat in Vermont — a farmhouse and about 50 acres. Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, drew media interest when they visited last fall after a gun the actor was holding discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set. Baldwin was sued this week by Hutchins' family who alleged "callous" disregard of safety complaints on the set of the movie, "Rust." The Baldwins have ties to Vermont. Hilaria Baldwin’s grandfather, David Lloyd Thomas Sr., owned a home in Arlington, the newspaper said.
wftv.comAlec Baldwin and family purchase a retreat in Vermont
Alec Baldwin and his family have purchased a retreat in Vermont — a farmhouse and about 50 acres. The historic farmhouse, built before 1800, and a guest cottage rest on “50-something acres” and the property is “just gorgeous,” Faith Rhodes, principal broker and owner of Rhodes Real Estate, told the Bennington Banner. Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, drew media interest when they visited last fall after a gun the actor was holding discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set.
news.yahoo.com‘Rust’ shooting: Halyna Hutchins’ family sues Alec Baldwin, film’s producers
The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed when a gun went off on the set of the movie “Rust” in October, has filed suit against the movie’s producers, including actor Alec Baldwin. >> Read more trending newsAttorneys filed the lawsuit on behalf of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, and the couple’s son, Aldous, The Los Angeles Times reported. It was filed against producers of the movie, including Baldwin, Rust Movie Productions LLC. and 3rd Shift Media, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comAlec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set
Prop Firearm Shooting Lawsuit FILE - Actor Alec Baldwin attends the 2019 PEN America Literary Gala In New York on May 21, 2019. Attorneys for the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust,” say they're suing Baldwin and the movie’s producers for wrongful death. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (Evan Agostini)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” is suing Alec Baldwin and the movie's producers for wrongful death, their attorneys said Tuesday. The attorneys said in the video that Baldwin had turned down training for the kind of gun draw he was doing when he shot Hutchins. Last month, nearly three months after the shooting, Baldwin turned over his cellphone to authorities in his home state of New York.
wftv.com'Rust' death sparks New Mexico gun safety bill for actors
State Sen. Cliff Pirtle of Roswell on Monday introduced a bill that would require all film set personnel who handle firearms to complete a safety course offered by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department. Michelle Lujan Grisham did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the bill. Pirtle is a partner in a farming business and an ardent supporter of gun rights. He has handled firearms on film sets while acting in minor roles for Western movies, such as “Deadman Standing” in 2018 and “Death Alley” in 2021. The senator said in a statement that he was heartbroken to learn of the death of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 on the set of “Rust."
wftv.comFamily of fallen Marine sues Alec Baldwin over Instagram post
Alec Baldwin being sued PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 23: Actor Alec Baldwin is being sued by the sister of a Marine killed in the Afghanistan airport attack. Baldwin reached out to McCollumn’s sister, Roice, to give the check and request she pass it on to her brother’s widow, Jiennah. On Jan. 3, Roice shared a photo on Instagram of herself at the Washington Monument on Jan. 6, 2021. Roice responded: “Protesting is perfectly legal in the country and I’ve already had my sit down with the FBI. Good luck.”When Baldwin reposted the photo on Instagram, he called Roice “an insurrectionist” in the caption.
wftv.comOmicron surge continues to overwhelm U.S. hospitals
The Biden administration is planning to give out 400 million free N95 masks to Americans in the coming weeks as the coronavirus surge tightens its grip on hospitals in hard-hit areas of the country. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Missouri, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among the unvaccinated. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
news.yahoo.comAlec Baldwin sued for defamation by family of slain Marine
The widow and two sisters of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan are suing Alec Baldwin, alleging the actor exposed them to a flood of social media hatred by claiming on Instagram that one sister was an “insurrectionist” for attending former President Donald Trump's Washington, D.C., rally on Jan. 6 last year. The sister, Roice McCollum, protested peacefully and legally; was not among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol that day and, after being interviewed by the FBI, “was never detained, arrested, accused of or charged with any crime,” according to the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne. The lawsuit comes as Baldwin is immersed in an ongoing investigation into the death of a cinematographer and the wounding of a director last fall after a prop gun the actor was holding on a movie set went off.
news.yahoo.comFamily of US Marine killed in Afghanistan files $25 million lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, claiming the actor accused them of being insurrectionists on Instagram
The family of the slain US Marine Rylee McCollum alleged in the lawsuit that Baldwin caused them "emotional distress" with his Instagram post.
news.yahoo.comOfficial: Alec Baldwin surrenders phone for shooting probe
Baldwin said Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, any suggestion that he's not cooperating with a probe into last fall's shooting on his movie set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is a lie. He responded via Instagram to stories that discussed why authorities who served him with a search warrant for his phone haven't gotten it yet. Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Juan Rios said Baldwin's phone was turned over Friday to law enforcement officials in Suffolk County, New York, who will gather the information from the phone and provide it to Santa Fe County investigators, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. Baldwin was an actor and co-producer, and the search warrant for his phone sought text messages, images, videos, calls or any other information related to the movie. “Alec voluntarily provided his phone to the authorities this morning so they can finish their investigation,” Dyer said Friday in a statement.
wftv.comFilm armorer blames ammo supplier in deadly Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting
A new lawsuit accuses an ammunition supplier of creating dangerous conditions on a movie set where a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin killed a cinematographer, by including live ammunition in a box that was supposed to include only dummy rounds.
Mystery lingers over live bullet in gun used by Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting
The woman in charge of weapons on the movie set where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins said Wednesday night that she had inspected the gun Baldwin shot but doesn’t know how a live bullet ended up inside.
‘Rust’ armorer attorneys blame producers for ‘unsafe’ set
Attorneys for Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was in charge of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, say she doesn’t know where the live rounds found there came from, and blamed producers for unsafe working conditions.
Baldwin was told gun was ‘cold’ before movie set shooting, court records show
Hours before actor Alec Baldwin fired a fatal gunshot from a prop gun that he had been told was safe, seven camera crew members for the movie he was filming walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues that included safety concerns.