Alec Baldwin trial on hold as judge considers defence request to dismiss case

Actor Alec Baldwin, left, speaks to his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, during his trial (Ramsay de Give/Pool/AP)

Alec Baldwin ’s involuntary manslaughter trial was put on hold on Friday, while the judge considers a defence motion to dismiss the case over disputed ammunition.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sent the jury home for the day, after a hearing on the issue that was supposed to precede resumption of the trial raised more questions, and called for further evidence.