‘Rust’ Special Prosecutor Quits After Enhancement Charges Scuttled: ‘Best Way I Can Ensure Justice Is Served’
thewrap.comAlec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed face involuntary manslaughter charges. “After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the ‘Rust’ case.
My priority in this case—and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career—has been justice for the victim,” Reeb said in a statement received by TheWrap. “However, it has become clear that the best way I can ensure justice is served in this case is to step down so that the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts, which clearly show a complete disregard for basic safety protocols led to the death of Halyna Hutchins.
I will not allow questions about my serving as a legislator and prosecutor to cloud the real issue at hand,” the statement continued.
Last month, prosecutors dropped firearm enhancement charges against Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reid, a tier above regular manslaughter charge that carries a mandatory minimum of five years.
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