The lawyers representing late Hollywood cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have kicked against the defense put up by SAG-AFTRA after actor Alec Baldwin was indicted again for the second time following the fatal shooting of their client on the set of the movie ‘RUST’.
Recall that SAG-AFTRA in a statement issued on Thursday criticized the New Mexico prosecutors’ decision to charge Baldwin for a second time with involuntary manslaughter.
‘’An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,’ the union shared in a statement.
‘’Firearms are provided for use on set under the guidance of multiple expert professionals directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of that firearm.” The statement by SAG-AFTRA read in part.
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However, the late cinematographer’s family attorney, Gloria Allred, slammed the defence, saying it ‘flies in the face of common sense and the law.’
’’Performers train to perform, and they are not required or expected to be experts on guns or experienced in their use. The industry assigns that responsibility to qualified professionals who oversee their use and handling in every aspect.’
‘’Anyone issued a firearm on set must be given training and guidance in its safe handling and use, but all activity with firearms on a set must be under the careful supervision and control of the professional armorer and the employer.’’ The statement by Halyna’s attorney read in part.
