Manslaughter Commissionable News Today

welcome. we start with news from the us. the actor alec baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on a film set in october 2021. heres a quick reminder of the case. the cinematographer halyna hutchins was killed when alec baldwin fired a prop gun during rehearsals. the films armourer has also been charged. to hear more about the charges, heres sierra gillespie from the law and crime network. the first charge here is involuntary manslaughter. its prett...

This is involuntary manslaughter commissionable of a lawful act, and this requires proof that there was more than just that simple negligence. so, on top of this fourth—degree felony, 18 months injail and a $5,000 fine, if baldwin could face a five—year prison sentence because baldwin could face a five—year prison sentence because a firearm was involved, so theres a lot on the table here for alec baldwin. the prosecutor in new mexico says the decision is in keeping with "commitment to purs...