Alec Baldwin’s lawyers accuse prosecution of ‘abuse of power’ in Rust case

Alec Baldwin’s lawyers accuse prosecution of ‘abuse of power’ in Rust case (Cal Vornberger/Alamy)

Lawyers for Alec Baldwin have accused the state of a “stunning abuse of prosecutorial power” as they urge the court to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against the actor.

US star Baldwin is set to face a trial scheduled in July, in Santa Fe, New Mexico following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the western film set of Rust in October 2021 – after a prop gun held by Baldwin went off.