Baldwin acted with reckless disregard and/or more than mere negligence in this incident.
Furthermore, Baldwin handled the weapon in a negligent manner.
Baldwin clearly should have known of the danger of his actions which led to the death of Hutchins.

‘Rust’ set in New Mexico; Alec BaldwinAP/Gotham/GC Images
Attorneys for Baldwin had no comment Tuesdays formal filing when contacted by Deadline.
The armorers role is to provide that proper safe handling and management in order for them to do so.
Reed not only failed in this regard but was not even present.

All these actions knowingly without an armorer present against industry safety standards, practice and Union regulations.
Besides finding responsibility in the accident itself, the D.A.
If the judge decides there is enough evidence to warrant moving forward, a trial date will soon follow.
It is not a failure of duty or a criminal act on the part of any performer.
made public her intention to seek criminal charges in the case.
Our independent investigation also supports charges are warranted.
It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law.