Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly 'Rust' shooting
Summary
Alec Baldwin will face a civil trial over claims that he was careless when he fired a gun on the set of the movie "Rust," which led to the death of the film’s cinematographer. A crew member who worked on the set has sued Baldwin and the production company, saying he experienced emotional harm because of the shooting.Key Facts
- Alec Baldwin is being sued in a civil court for alleged negligence in a 2021 shooting on the "Rust" movie set.
- The shooting resulted in the death of the film’s cinematographer.
- Serge Svetnoy, a lighting technician (called a gaffer), filed the complaint.
- Svetnoy claims he suffered emotional distress due to the fatal shooting incident.
- The case involves both Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions.
- A judge decided that Baldwin should face the civil trial.
- The incident happened in New Mexico.
- This legal case is separate from any criminal charges.
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