Cinematographers

Settlement Reached in ‘Rust’ Lawsuit as Producers Face Claims of Negligence in Cinematographer’s Tragic Death

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A civil lawsuit concerning the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film “Rust” has been settled, as indicated by court documents made public on Friday. The suit had been filed by three crew members seeking damages for emotional distress, naming producers of “Rust,” including co-producer and lead actor Alec Baldwin. The crew alleged in their lawsuit that the producers failed to adhere to essential safety protocols, a claim that the producers have refuted. However, details regarding the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, and attorneys … Read more

Judge Dismisses Case in Cinematographer’s On-Set Death Amid Evidence Withholding Scandal; Family and Legal Team Express Outrage

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Santa Fe, New Mexico – A legal chapter closed recently when Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed charges in a high-profile case following revelations that key evidence about the source of the live ammunition in a fatal shooting on a movie set hadn’t been disclosed by prosecutors and police. The case involved an incident that tragically cut short the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The abrupt dismissal has brought a wave of emotions and significant upset among Hutchins’ family and their representatives. The evidence in question deeply impacts their pursuit of justice and understanding of the … Read more