New Mexico Judge Quashes Alec Baldwin’s Lawsuit Against ‘Malicious’ Prosecution in ‘Rust’ Case
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge has dismissed actor Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit that claimed he faced “malicious” prosecution in connection with the tragic shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” The ruling came as part of a broader legal dispute surrounding the case, in which Baldwin had sought to counter the allegations against him. Baldwin’s lawsuit sought damages for what he characterized as a wrongful prosecution process initiated by the Santa Fe district attorney’s office. His attorney argued that Baldwin was being unfairly targeted, claiming that the actor’s civil rights had been … Read more