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The prosecution claims thatarmorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reedprovided the gun to Baldwin.
The firearm hadnt been properly checked by Gutierrez-Reed and contained live ammunition, according to the prosecution.
The trial is expected to take ten days.
Baldwin faces up to 18 months behind bars if convicted.
Heres what to know about thedestroyed weapon,jury selection, andopening statements.
Why is Baldwin on trial in the first place if the charge was dropped?
Werent other people already found guilty in Hutchinss death?
Gutierrez-Reed, who has maintained her innocence, wassentencedto 18 months in prison on April 15, 2024.
So how is Baldwin on the hook if Gutierrez-Reed was already found guilty?
Im denying evidence of his status as a producer.
Instead, Baldwin had a separate instruction with Gutierrez-Reed.
Can prosecutors win with multiple theories of why Hutchins died?
For Tre Lovell, a longtime civil trial attorney, the separate theories arent a problem for prosecutors.
The real question is: Are the theories incongruous?, he asked.
They or are they not mutually exclusive?
It is possible to have more than one contributing factor to death.
Why didnt Alec Baldwin get a plea deal like David Halls did?
Well, its a bit of a long story.
Johnson alleges that Baldwins behavior following the offer made her think differently.
In other words, Baldwin had a chance and blew it, according to the prosecution.
So, Baldwin hasnt exactly done himself any favors in this case?
The interview also marked the first time Baldwin claimed he never pulled the trigger.
The jury will have to pay close attention to the narratives.
How did jury selection go?
Twelve of this group are jurors and four alternates.
Indeed, that happened during the selection process.
He also asked whether anyone had strong views on gun safety.
Even if Baldwin were convicted, Rahmani doesnt think hell wind up jailed.
I dont think Baldwin will be remanded if he is convicted.
The New Mexico manslaughter statute carries an 18-month maximum sentence, with no minimum, Rahmani explained.
What did the opening statements focus on?
Spiro countered that Baldwin committed no crime.
He was an actor acting, playing the role of Harland Rust.
