Alec Baldwin dismisses any claims of responsibility in new ‘rust’ filing

Alec Baldwin refuses to take responsibility for ‘s death Rust Videographer Halyna Hutchins, his lawyers said in a new filing, argued that he was not responsible for verifying gun safety and that his contract allowed him to avoid liability. responsibility in case things go wrong.

Claims, responses to other lawsuits and first reported by New York Times, revealing new details of what Baldwin noticed happened the day Hutchins died. It also recounts the moments after the shooting, such as the interaction between Baldwin and Hutchins’ husband Matthew Hutchins before the latter sued the actor in a false claim.

Baldwin testified that Hutchins told him to follow the script’s instructions when mounting the gun and worked with him on how to position it. That involved him pointing a gun at her, he claimed.

“In issuing and following these instructions, Hutchins and Baldwin shared an important, core belief: that the gun was ‘cold’ and devoid of live ammunition,” the filing said.

The filing also identifies two other entities — the production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC, and Rust producer Ryan Smith – as respondents, argued that Baldwin’s contract with his ex kept him from being liable for fatal injuries or legal fees. It also claimed another person was “to blame” for loading the gun directly.

“This is a rare case where systems fail and someone is held legally responsible for the tragic consequences,” wrote the petition, written by Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas. “That person isn’t Alec Baldwin.”

Baldwin’s team also provided text messages between Baldwin and Matthew Hutchins, claiming the two cultivated a good relationship after the shooting.

Matthew Hutchins filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin last month, claiming in a Today Interview with Baldwin and Rust Production was cut to cut costs during the time of his wife’s death. He also said he was angered by Baldwin’s lack of responsibility for Hutchins’ death, particularly triggered by Baldwin’s ABC interview with George Stephanopoulos.

“Before Hutchins appeared on Today shows, his interactions with Baldwin are only polite, cooperative and sometimes even warm”, Baldwin stated, pointing to how the two went to lunch after the shooting and remained in touch despite it. potential legal consequences.

Hutchins’ lawsuit is one of several lawsuits against Baldwin and Rust Quantity. Others who have filed lawsuits include the film’s supervisor and script supervisor.