Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit against Rust dismissed

Alec Baldwin’s upcoming trial for the “Rust” shooting has been canceled.

The 65-year-old actor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins – who was fatally shot on the set of the film in October 2021 – and was due to appear in court on August 6.

However, on Tuesday (06.02.24), a judge reassignment took place, prompting the First Judicial District Court to cancel the jury selection date on August 6, thus voiding the trial date, reports “Entertainment Tonight.”

The former “30 Rock” star pleaded not guilty last week and while he is free without bail, New Mexico Judge T Glenn Ellington set conditions he must follow.

Under the terms of his release, he cannot possess firearms or drink alcohol, and must not have contact with witnesses in the case except for work-related reasons related to the release of “Rust.”

The judge’s statement said: “Defendant is permitted to have contact with potential witnesses only within the limits set forth herein: In connection with the film ‘Rust’ and other related and unrelated business matters: Provided, however, that Defendant is not permitted to discuss the accident at issue or the content of his or the witness’ potential testimony in this matter.

“Related Business Matters” is designed to capture film promotion and other similar activities.

“The ‘unrelated matters’ are designed to capture other business relationships between Baldwin and one of the witnesses.

“The defendant is permitted to continue to use Matthew DelPiano as his agent.

“Discussions of the incident are permitted with witnesses named as civil co-defendants, provided that such conversations take place exclusively in the presence of counsel for the purposes of civil litigation.”

Alec was also ordered not to “directly or indirectly solicit witnesses or cast and crew members to participate in the documentary with Moxie Films or obtain statements regarding security on the set of ‘Rust’ outside of standard investigative procedures.”

This is the second time the “Boss Baby” star has been charged in connection with the death of Halyna, 42, after the initial charges were dropped in April 2023.

Prosecutors filed new charges after obtaining evidence based on additional forensic testing of the gun, and Alec faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.

The film’s director, Joel Souza, 50, was also hit in the shoulder by the same bullet that killed Halyna.

Alec claimed he did not pull the trigger, but tests ordered by special prosecutors concluded that the Colt. 45 could only have been fired by pulling the trigger.

Alec’s lawyers are likely to dispute that conclusion, pointing out that the gun was broken during a previous test firing at an FBI lab.