Santa Fe District Attorney Says ‘Corners Were Definitely Cut’ on ‘Rust’ Set

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has given an update on the details of the police’s investigation into the tragedy on the set of the independent film “Rust,” in which a prop gun handled by Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.While speaking on NBC News Now’s “Top Story with Tom Llamas,” Carmack-Atlwies stated that she believed that “corners were definitely cut on [the] set” of “Rust” in regards to its execution of safety protocol.

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also touched on the possibility of charges being pressed against Baldwin for the accident.“Obviously, [Baldwin is] very important.

He’s the one that pulled the trigger.

He’s the one that was holding the gun.

And so he’s very important,” Carmack-Altwies stated.

“Does that mean that charges will be filed? Not necessarily.

It also doesn’t mean that they won’t be filed.”Carmack-Altwies maintained a stance that the

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