Trending Now - Alec Baldwin to Stand Trial for Negligence in 'rust' Shooting

WHO:

Fox News - Alec Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, Serge Svetnoy

Fox News - Baldwin is a "30 Rock" actor and Svetnoy is the film's gaffer.

WHAT:

Fox News - A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has ruled that a civil lawsuit filed by a "Rust" crew member can proceed to trial.

Fox News - Baldwin is facing a civil trial for negligence related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Fox News - Svetnoy's lawsuit claims Baldwin recklessly disregarded safety protocols by pointing a gun with his finger on the trigger.

Fox News - Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed with prejudice in July 2024.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred on the set of "Rust" at Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.

Fox News - The civil lawsuit is being heard in Los Angeles Superior Court.

WHEN:

Fox News - Halyna Hutchins died on October 21st, 2021.

Fox News - Svetnoy initially sued Baldwin in November 2021.

Fox News - Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed on July 2024.

Fox News - "Rust" was released in November 2024.

WHY:

Fox News - Svetnoy's lawsuit states there was no reason for a live bullet to be present on the "Rust" set, which posed a lethal threat.

HOW:

Fox News - Baldwin was rehearsing a scene when the gun he was holding discharged, resulting in Hutchins' death.

Fox News - Svetnoy was standing six to seven feet away from Baldwin when the gun fired.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 23:11 UTC)

A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has ruled that a civil lawsuit filed by "Rust" crew member Serge Svetnoy can proceed to trial, with Baldwin facing allegations of negligence related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Svetnoy claims Baldwin recklessly disregarded safety protocols by pointing a gun with his finger on the trigger, despite the fact that Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed in July 20th24. The tragic incident occurred on the set of "Rust" at Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico, where Baldwin was rehearsing a scene when the gun he was holding discharged, resulting in Hutchins' death.