Alec Baldwin Waives Arraignment Appearance, Pleads Not Guilty

Alec Baldwin apparently did not need to undergo the circus of Zooming into New Mexico to face the renewed expenses towards him — so, he is skipping it, and coming into a plea from an excellent additional distance.

The actor waived his look that was set for Thursday morning, the place he was attributable to beam right into a courthouse in Santa Fe County and inform the court docket how he feels concerning the involuntary manslaughter cost that was re-filed towards him in current weeks.

As an alternative, he simply submitted a not-guilty plea via his attorneys … opting to cross on a digital pop-in. Is smart — he is already telegraphed his recreation plan, signaling via attorneys that he desires this all done quickly and out of the highlight.

Bear in mind, Alec made clear final week that he has the fitting to a speedy trial … emphasizing the actual fact he does NOT need to drag this out any longer than it must be. There are some situations of launch he has to abide by too — no consuming booze, no unlawful substances and no firearms and no leaving the U.S. with out written permission … the same old.

Now, that he is pled not responsible … the case can proceed, and he’ll ultimately have to return to court docket for the trial itself. Contemplating Alec has been denying any wrongdoing from the beginning — all indicators level to him preventing this factor to the very finish, in entrance of a jury.

Alec has gotten some help currently on this entrance — particularly, from SAG-AFTRA … which put out a press release saying it isn’t an actor’s job to test firearms on set.

Bear in mind, the D.A.’s workplace there already tried prosecuting him as soon as — however dropped the costs … solely to resurrect them again via a grand jury, presumably on newer proof they suppose makes their case strong.