Jury is seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico

Actor Alec Baldwin leaves court after jury selection in his involuntary manslaughter trial (Ross D Franklin/AP)

Sixteen jurors have been seated for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start on Wednesday.

Five men and 11 women were chosen by Santa Fe County special prosecutors and the actor’s team of defence attorneys. Twelve will be designated as the jury and four as alternates by the court only after they hear the case.