Baldwin Case Dismissed with Prejudice

The case against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting incident was dismissed after jurors expressed doubts about his guilt and the strength of the prosecution's case. Jurors Gabriela Picayo and Johanna Haag revealed that they did not believe Baldwin should be held criminally responsible, noting his apparent shock and sadness after the incident and the weak case presented by the prosecution. They highlighted that Baldwin, as an actor, should have trusted the experts on set for gun safety and was not expected to know about live ammunition. The trial's dismissal was also influenced by the defense's argument that prosecutors had buried evidence. 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had already been convicted of involuntary manslaughter, which further swayed juror opinions. The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be filed again.