Alec Baldwin Was Reckless With Gun Before ‘Rust’ Shooting, Prosecutors Claim

Alec Baldwin was tremendous sloppy with firearms on the “Rust” film set earlier than the notorious deadly taking pictures … not less than that is what prosecutors are claiming forward of his trial.

Based on new authorized docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors in New Mexico say they intend to introduce proof Alec was negligent with a firearm on set even earlier than cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed with a gun Alec was holding.

The prosecution claims at one level throughout filming, Alec recklessly pointed and fired a clean spherical at a crew member whereas utilizing the crew member as a line of website.

What’s extra, prosecutors declare they’ve proof Alec would use the gun as a pointer when directing crew members. Additionally they say he fired the revolver after filming was over and “cut” was referred to as … they usually go on to allege he filmed a number of scenes the place he positioned his finger on the set off, even when the scene did not name for gunfire.

The prosecution additionally says they’ve proof that reveals Alec would rush the armorer to reload … and would rush crew members to work at a sooner place as effectively. They declare he was inattentive when armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was giving firearm coaching classes, and would textual content or FaceTime his household as an alternative of paying consideration.

Alec can be accused of partaking in horseplay with the gun and displaying erratic and aggressive conduct on set.

Following Halyna’s tragic taking pictures, when “Rust” resumed filming and set up shop in Montana, prosecutors declare Alec was insistent he not be required to comply with security suggestions.

Keep in mind … Alec is meant to indicate up in a New Mexico courthouse for the beginning of his trial in July, when he’ll face one depend of involuntary manslaughter. He is been attempting to have the case against him tossed — however hasn’t had any luck.