The district attorney said the arrangements will not affect the ongoing criminal investigation into the case.
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has reached a peace deal with the family of Ukrainian-born cameraman Galina Hutchins, who he shot to death on the set of Rust a year ago. CNN wrote this, citing the statement issued by the lawyer of the movie star.
The lawsuit, filed in February in Santa Fe against Baldwin, the film’s production companies, its producers and other key crew members, alleges multiple violations of industry standards. Matthew Hutchins, Halina Hutchins’ widower, will produce the film.
“We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, in our wrongful death lawsuit against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of this settlement, the our case. Filming of Rust, for which I will now be executive producer, will continue from all the original key players on board in January 2023. I am not interested in recriminations or blame (on the producers or Mr. Baldwin ) We all believe that Galina’s death was a terrible accident . I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community came together to pay tribute to Galina’s latest work,” Hutchins said in a statement.
“Throughout this complicated process, there was a special desire on the part of everyone to do everything possible for Galina’s daughter. We thank everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation,” said Alec Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel. in a statement.
However, a spokesperson for the Santa Fe District Attorney told the publication that the settlement will not affect the ongoing criminal investigation of the case.
“While civil cases are private and often involve financial settlements, criminal cases are only about facts. If the facts and evidence justify criminal charges under the law of New Mexico, then charges will be filed. No one is above the law.” Heather Brewer, a spokeswoman for the New Mexico First Judicial District prosecutor’s office.
It will be remembered that the revolver that Baldwin fired was supposed to be loaded with blanks, but at the time of the shot came out with a live bullet in the weapon. He hit cameraman Hutchins.
Footage of Hutchins’ accident on the set of Rust has surfaced
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