The trial is expected to get underway on Wednesday.
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial begins with jury selection
Baldwin, 66, who was also a producer on the film, was indicted by a grand jury on involuntary manslaughter in connection with Hutchins' death earlier this year, after prosecutors previously dropped the charge. He pleaded not guilty.Lawyers Alex Spiro, from left, actor Alec Baldwin, Luke Nikas and Heather LeBlanc participate in a pretrial hearing in Santa Fe, N.M., on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, meanwhile, said it was relevant to demonstrate to the jury that as a producer Baldwin was "aware of his safety obligations" and "has the power to control safety on set." Baldwin's defense team filed several motions seeking to dismiss his indictment, which were all denied in the weeks leading up to the trial.
Prosecutors sought immunity so that her testimony could not be used against her in her appeal. At a pretrial interview in May, Gutierrez asserted her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, prosecutors said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alec Baldwin’s trial for on-set Rust shooting to begin this weekPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for fatal shooting of 'Rust' cinematographerAfter countless hearings and much legal wrangling, Baldwin is standing trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Some of those who were inside the church that fateful day in 2021 are expected to testify.
Read more »
Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for fatal shooting of 'Rust' cinematographerAfter countless hearings and much legal wrangling, Baldwin is standing trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Some of those who were inside the church that fateful day in 2021 are expected to testify.
Read more »
Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for fatal shooting of 'Rust' cinematographerAfter countless hearings and much legal wrangling, Baldwin is standing trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Some of those who were inside the church that fateful day in 2021 are expected to testify.
Read more »
Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial: Fatal timeline that led to actor's involuntary manslaughter chargeAlec Baldwin will appear for the first time in court regarding his involuntary manslaughter case. The 'Rust' star's trial will begin with jury selection on July 9.
Read more »
Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for fatal shooting of 'Rust' cinematographerAfter countless hearings and much legal wrangling, Baldwin is standing trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Some of those who were inside the church that fateful day in 2021 are expected to testify.
Read more »