Alec Baldwin is speaking out for the first time since the shocking end of the Rust shooting case. As we previously reported, First Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer decided to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against the actor over the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins during the third day of the trial on Friday.
Why? The judge determined that prosecutors and police withheld ammunition evidence that impacted his ability to defend himself properly, and she ultimately felt the only correct path forward was to dismiss with prejudice.
Dismissing the case with prejudice means that it cannot be brought again. So, the years-long legal battle is officially over for Alec! Related: Eminem Makes WILDLY Offensive Reference About Halyna Hutchins’ Death In New Song! And, naturally, the news brought the 30 Rock alum to tears in court.
He also was in a celebratory mood afterward, as he went to the bar at El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe with his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, and his two attorneys, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas.
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