Alec Baldwin Civil Rights Lawsuit Over ‘Rust’ Prosecution Dismissed
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Key Points:
- Alec Baldwin's lawsuit accusing Santa Fe officials of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the Rust set shooting has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Kea Riggs.
- Judge Riggs acknowledged evidence of prosecutorial misconduct but ruled that prosecutors are entitled to absolute immunity for actions within their official duties, prioritizing the functioning of the judicial system over redressing alleged wrongs.
- Baldwin alleged prosecutors concealed evidence and manipulated testimony to scapegoat him for political gain, particularly concerning undisclosed live ammunition that was withheld from his defense during the trial.
- The court found that prosecutor Kari Morrissey intentionally withheld key evidence and gave inconsistent testimony but is protected by prosecutorial immunity despite these actions.
- A documentary titled The Trial of Alec Baldwin, focusing on the incident and Baldwin’s legal battles, is set to release next month.
