Alec Baldwin Emphasizes Right to Speedy Trial Over New ‘Rust’ Charges

Alec Baldwin simply filed his first official response to the brand new expenses being introduced towards him within the “Rust” case in New Mexico — and the very first thing out of his mouth is … hurry up!

In line with new authorized docs, obtained by TMZ, the actor has been ordered to look earlier than a decide in NM to reply to the involuntary manslaughter cost being filed towards him (once more) … and he is gotta achieve this on Feb. 1 at 11 AM via an official plea.

The paperwork notes that AB can present as much as courtroom by way of cellphone or video convention — however he is gotta let the decide know by hook or by crook … responsible or not responsible. Based mostly on the final time this occurred, one thing tells us Alec’s gonna go together with the latter.

Actually, his attorneys filed a response to this virtually instantly — submitting paperwork that clarify … he desires to get this over and completed with, stressing his constitutional proper to a speedy trial.

One of many causes his authorized workforce cites as desirous to get the present on the highway right here is as a result of it’s going to “minimize public vilification and suspicion.” Plus, he desires to “avoid the hazards of proving his innocence that often arise after a lengthy delay in prosecution.”

Keep in mind, Alec was slapped with new charges final week — particularly, involuntary manslaughter via negligent use of a firearm, or within the different … involuntary manslaughter with out due warning or circumspection. Earlier than the fees were dropped the first time, he was facing something very similar … and the complete time, he vehemently denied any wrongdoing.

After all, this all has to do with the truth that Alec was utilizing the prop gun on set — which by some means fired and despatched a stay bullet via the late Halyna Hutchins, who was the DP.