In the ongoing involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the prosecution has vehemently criticized what they deem as a series of misleading statements and false claims made by Baldwin's lawyers. The prosecution asserts that these tactics do nothing to erase Baldwin's alleged "complete lack of concern for the safety of those around him."

Scheduled to go on trial on July 9 in Santa Fe, Baldwin potentially faces up to 18 months behind bars if found guilty in Hutchins' killing. Despite pleading not guilty and emphasizing that he never pulled the trigger of the Colt .45 that fired live rounds at Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza, Baldwin's defense team has reiterated their stance that the case is an abuse of the system and an injustice against an innocent person. They are seeking the immediate dismissal of the charges.

Following the recent involuntary manslaughter conviction of Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed on March 6, one of the special prosecutors involved in the case has accused Baldwin himself of abusing the system both on set and in the courts. Kari Morrissey, the prosecutor, asserts that Baldwin's conduct on the set of Rust exemplified a lack of emotional control and disregard for the well-being of others. She alleges that witnesses testified that his behavior contributed to safety compromises on the troubled set, which saw multiple unintended weapons discharges and a significant portion of the camera crew leaving due to concerns about safety and finances.

As a producer on the project, Baldwin is assumed to have been aware of the issues plaguing the set. Given his experience in action movies, he was also expected to adhere to proper firearm protocols. However, Morrissey's scathing response to Baldwin's defense team highlights that his accounts of the events leading to Hutchins' death have been at times contradictory.

Morrissey further reveals that a previously undisclosed plea deal was proposed for Baldwin in October 2023. However, she alleges that the deal fell apart due to a series of alleged moves by Baldwin and his attorneys. These alleged moves included leaking confidential material to NBC News, with whom Baldwin had a previous affiliation, and intending to file lawsuits against the state of New Mexico and past prosecutors to shift media attention away from the plea hearing. Morrissey refers to the deal as being similar to the probation agreement accepted by Rust first assistant director David Halls.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Baldwin's defense team has refrained from commenting on the latest filing by the special prosecutors. Meanwhile, the fate of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Gutierrez's death, is yet to be determined. Gutierrez-Reed has been in custody since her arrest on March 6 and was denied release at a hearing on March 29. She is expected to be sentenced on April 15 and could face a sentence of up to 18 months in a state prison, along with substantial fines.

In addition to his criminal case, Baldwin is facing several civil lawsuits related to the Rust shooting in both California and New Mexico courts. Despite completing filming last year, Rust has not yet found any buyers for distribution.