Alec Baldwin’s legal team has called for the dismissal of a grand jury indictment in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” The incident, which also injured director Joel Souza, occurred during a rehearsal. Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, claims that critical evidence favorable to his case was not presented to the jury, potentially compromising his right to a fair trial. His defense specifically criticizes the omission of witness testimonies, including that of Souza and production staff, and alleges inaccuracies regarding the firearm information given to the grand jury. The trial is set for July, with considerable public and legal interest in its outcome. In a separate incident, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film’s armorer, has been convicted in relation to the same shooting.

In a groundbreaking legal development, Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, has been convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. This marks a significant shift in the United States towards holding individuals accountable for their indirect roles in mass shootings. The conviction of Crumbley, based on the assertion that she failed to take preventative measures, sets a new precedent for the responsibilities of gun owners, especially parents, in such tragedies. This case, championed as a pivotal moment by advocates like Manuel Oliver, whose son was a victim in the Parkland school shooting, injects a new perspective into the discussion on gun control and responsible ownership.