‘Rust’ Civil Settlement Has No Impact on Possible Criminal Charges, D.A. Says
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit in the “Rust” shooting will have no effect on the district attorney’s consideration of criminal charges, the D.A.’s office said Wednesday.
The producers of “Rust,” including Alec Baldwin, announced a settlement on Wednesday morning with Matthew Hutchins, the husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The producers intend to resume production of the film in January. “The proposed settlement announced today in Matthew Hutchins’ wrongful death case against ‘Rust’ movie producers, including Alec Baldwin, in the death of Halyna Hutchins will have no impact on District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies’ ongoing investigation or her ultimate decision whether to file criminal charges in the case,” said Heather Brewer, a spokeswoman for the D.A.’s office. “While civil suits are settled privately and often involve financial awards, criminal cases deal only in facts.
If the facts and evidence warrant criminal charges under New Mexico law then charges will be brought. No one is above the law.” The D.A.’s office is considering charges against as many as four people, including Baldwin.
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