On Monday, three crew members of the film “Rust” filed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers, claiming they suffered anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. The plaintiffs, including dolly operator Ross Addiego, set costumer Doran Curtin, and key grip Reese Price, were present on the church set at New Mexico’s Bonanza Creek Ranch when Baldwin’s gun fired, killing Hutchins and striking director Joel Souza.
The complaint accuses Baldwin of not paying attention during weapons training, failing to ensure that the gun was not loaded with a live bullet, and discharging the round.
Prosecutors charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly firing the weapon while it was pointed at Hutchins. Baldwin pleaded not guilty in the case on Thursday. Initially, Baldwin denied accusations that he ever pulled the trigger on the prop gun. Still, prosecutors argued that “photos and videos clearly show Baldwin, multiple times, with his finger inside the trigger guard and on the trigger,” ahead of the deadly shooting.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege they were near Baldwin when the gun was fired and sustained “blast injuries” from the ear-splitting sound of the shot. Baldwin’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Moving forward, Baldwin is not allowed to drink alcohol, own a gun, or talk to potential witnesses besides discussing the continuation of filming “Rust.” The movie is scheduled to resume production this spring.
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