Los Angeles judge clears way for civil trial against Baldwin in ‘Rust’ case
Summary
A judge in Los Angeles has allowed a civil trial to move forward against actor Alec Baldwin regarding a fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. The judge rejected Baldwin and other producers' requests to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a crew member.Key Facts
- The lawsuit relates to a deadly shooting that occurred during filming of the movie "Rust" in 2021.
- Alec Baldwin is one of the defendants in the civil case.
- The legal fight involves a lawsuit brought by the gaffer, a chief lighting technician on the set.
- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maurice Leiter ruled against dismissing the lawsuit.
- Baldwin and other producers had asked the court to throw out the case, but the judge did not agree.
- The decision allows the civil trial to proceed in court.
- This case is separate from any criminal investigations or charges related to the incident.
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