Hutchins Family sues Alec Baldwin

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The family of Halyna Hutchins the woman shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie “Rust” sued the US actor on Tuesday, claiming “substantial” damages for her wrongful death.

Baldwin was holding a Colt gun during a rehearsal for the Western in New Mexico in October when it discharged a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Lawyer Brian Panish alleged reckless conduct and cost cutting measures of Baldwin and Rust producers, had led to the early death of Hutchins, the lawyer said this at a press conference on Tuesday.

The attorney also presented a list of “at least 15 industry standards” he said the producers had ignored on set, with criminal investigation is ongoing.

Investigators have not filed criminal charges over the tragedy, but have refused to rule them out against anyone involved, including Baldwin.

The set armorer in charge of weapons, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, last month sued the film ammunition supplier, accusing him of leaving real bullets among the dummy cartridges.