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Alec Baldwin asks judge to toss charges in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin has asked a New Mexico judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against him in the deadly “Rust” movie shooting, alleging misconduct by prosecutors who have overseen the long-running case. A grand jury in Santa Fe County indicted Baldwin in January on two counts of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the October 2021

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‘Rust’ shooting trial: Next up, Alec Baldwin

After winning a conviction in the “Rust” movie armorer’s trial, New Mexico prosecutors now will turn their focus to actor Alec Baldwin, hoping to prove he is criminally liable for the accidental death of the film’s cinematographer in October 2021. In fact, Special Prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey didn’t wait for the 12-person jury in Santa

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Czech parliament toughens gun laws after December mass shooting

New legislation will increase the frequency of medical checks for gun owners and require businesses to report suspicious purchases. ADVERTISEMENT The Czech Parliament has approved new firearm safety laws which tighten requirements for owning a gun following a deadly mass shooting in December which killed 14 people and injured 25 others. According to the legislation

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‘Rust’ trial shined harsh light on Alec Baldwin movie shooting

The “Rust” movie armorer’s fate now rests with a 12-member jury after two weeks of dramatic testimony about events leading up to the October 2021 moment when actor Alec Baldwin’s gun went off, killing the western film’s cinematographer. On Wednesday, special prosecutors and attorneys for weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez finished presenting their cases in her

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Condemnation of Israel grows over shooting during food aid delivery

At least 115 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more wounded, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT Turkey has joined Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan in condemning Israeli forces for shooting desperately hungry Palestinians waiting for the delivery of aid. The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused Israel of using “starvation as a weapon of war

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