Alec Baldwin is seeking to have his involuntary manslaughter charge dismissed in a new motion filed on Monday, as reported by Fox News Digital. This is the actor’s fifth attempt to have the charges dropped, following a virtual hearing on Friday where his requests were denied. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has delayed issuing a ruling until at least June 28 regarding Baldwin’s argument that charges should be dismissed due to the destruction of evidence.
Baldwin was not present at the virtual hearings but was seen in The Hamptons over the weekend. He has waived all future pre-trial appearances in court. His legal team has filed for an order dismissing the indictment with prejudice, claiming that the state violated discovery obligations by not immediately disclosing critical evidence that could have benefited Baldwin’s defense.
The defense argues that the state’s strategy of late disclosures and trial by ambush is unfair and prejudicial to Baldwin. They claim that the actor has had to divert significant time and resources to review large volumes of documents and recordings that were only provided shortly before trial. Baldwin’s team insists that he deserves fair treatment as any other criminal defendant and that the case should be dismissed.
Judge Sommer denied Baldwin’s request for dismissal during the hearing on Friday. The defense argues that the prosecution failed to prove that Baldwin committed a crime, especially since they admitted that the presence of live ammunition on the “Rust” set was incomprehensible. Despite these arguments, the judge rejected the motion to dismiss the charges after a lengthy hearing.
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the “Rust” set, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter earlier this year for her role in the fatal shooting. Baldwin faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent use of a firearm, and could potentially face up to 18 months in prison if convicted. His trial is set to begin next month.
In addition to his legal troubles, Baldwin recently announced that his family will be starring in a reality TV show on TLC, titled “The Baldwins.” The show is expected to premiere in 2025 and will showcase the life of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin with their seven young children. The couple, who will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary soon, recently listed their Hamptons estate for sale after Baldwin’s indictment.
Property records show that Baldwin purchased the mansion in 1996 and has attempted to sell it multiple times over the past few years. Despite initially listing the property for $29 million, the price has been reduced to $18 million. Alec Baldwin, a grandfather to daughter Ireland’s child, continues to navigate both personal and legal challenges as he awaits his upcoming trial.