Alec Baldwin Claims ‘Rust’ Investigation ‘Exonerates’ Him
variety.comJordan Moreau Following Wednesday’s New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau’s investigation of the “Rust” movie production, where star and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set, Baldwin has responded via his attorney, saying that he’s “exonerated” by the bureau’s findings.“We are grateful to the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau for investigating this matter.
We appreciate that the report exonerates Mr. Baldwin by making clear that he believed the gun held only dummy rounds. Additionally, the report recognizes that Mr.
Baldwin’s authority on the production was limited to approving script changes and creative casting. Mr. Baldwin had no authority over the matters that were the subject of the Bureau’s findings of violations, and we are pleased that the New Mexico officials have clarified these critical issues.
We are confident that the individuals identified in the report will be held accountable for this tragedy,” Baldwin posted on his Instagram.
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