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1. Prosecutors to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting

Alec Baldwin appears to be in the clear in the Rust shooting case just as the movie heads back into production. Prosecutors are dropping charges against Baldwin in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the set of Rust in 2021 after a gun Baldwin was holding accidentally went off, Deadline reports. The report said the special prosecutors in the case will soon file paperwork dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor without prejudice, meaning the case could still be revived later. "We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident," the actor's lawyers said. The news comes on the same day that Rust is set to resume filming in Montana with Hutchins' widower now serving as executive producer. According to ABC News, the movie's new cinematographer, Bianca Cline, plans to donate her salary to charity.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.