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hello, everyone. welcome. >> alec baldwin says he plans to fight the criminal charges he will soon fate. in october 2021, hutchins was killed by a live round in a prop gun that baldwin was holding, rehearsing for the film "rust." today the district attorney in new mexico says baldwin will be charged with two counts of involuntary man slawer. a special prosecutor assisted in that investigation. >> this is really about justice for halyna hutchins. we have talked to several who say they a...

that wraps up the hour for me. im jose diaz-balart. thank you for the privilege of your time. lindsey reiser picks up with more news right now. good morning. im lindsey reiser at msnbc headquarters in new york. and right now were watching for a major decision set to come any moment now about the deadly shooting on the set of the movie "rust." its been 15 months since cinematographer halyna hutchins was struck and killed by a live round fired from a prop gun by actor alec baldwin. now...

Involuntary manslaughter charge, negligent in the commission of a -- this is a higher standard. its more than just general negligence. here they have to prove a recklessness standard. however, when a firearm is involved, there is a mandatory five-year penalty. so the stakes are a bit higher on this second charge, commission of a lawful act, but its more difficult mens rea for prove prosecutors to prove. theyll have a jury determine which legal theory applies. >> chloe, what is alec baldwins resp...

Government feels as though they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was disregard, willful disregard of the rights and safety of others which is a necessary element for involuntary manslaughter. >> danny, your reaction and crucially here in this kind of a charge, no malice needs to be proven. >> i expected these charges. its a bad idea to charge alec baldwin with involuntary manslaughter. it was the only option because all the sides agree, probably even the state would agree, that ale...

Gabby giffords was badly wounded and six other people, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl were killed. it was pretty well established whatever palins pac had said, had put out there, there was really no sign that had anything to do with this mentally deranged individual jared loughner who carried out that shooting. people on the "times" staff knew, in fact there are emails in james bennenettbennetts ema. but the question is did he have that in his mind when he amped up and sent it t...

Them quickly. how do you get around the obvious? thomas was nothing special as a male swimmer and is crushing the competition as a female. thats compelling evidence that something is different. one more. lets go. if the "new york times" -- it was the "new york times" who dragged her into a story that had nothing to do with her. theres no doubt about that. listen, the "new york times" blew it. the "new york times" clearly negligent, but did they exhibit a reckless disregard for the truth relative...

Said we felt like she was a good person. we felt she made a mistake and that a mistake does not absolve you from the fact that she did commit a crime. is that grounds for an appeal? we thought she was good. we feel like we had to convict her. >> its a great question. the standard here was a recklessness standard. the statute in this case was very broad. the statement likely not a strong grounds for appeal but that juror made a further statement was when the jury held the gun and taser. different...

Prosecutors said she felt -- the jury on tuesday asked the judge what they should do if they cant agree on a verdict fueling speculation they may be deadlocked. jurors will recess until monday if they do not come up with a unanimous decision today. for more on this lets bring in fox news legal analyst mercedes coleman. what do you make of what is happening there? what do you think has them stuck? >> it is not good news for either the prosecution or the defense that there are these troubles durin...

Heritage foundation. good morning to both of you. steve, i want to start with you. the most serious ruling could come down to life in prison. which way does this judge go in mannings case? >> well, it looks like shes going to have to go the way of evidence or the lack of evidence. in this particular case on this particular charge, it is a life sentence that is attached to it, and theres a reason for that, because it is an extremely serious charge. and they must show, the prosecution must show th...