Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter

The actor was due to appear in US court for the first time on Friday. (Santa Fe County Sheriff/PA)

Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to two charges of involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The Hollywood actor was due in court on Friday for a first appearance hearing, which would have seen details of the charges and his rights read out by a judge.