Jury is seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico

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Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico has sixteen jurors seated, with opening statements scheduled for the next day. The trial involves the accidental shooting on the set of the film 'Rust' that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Keywords: Alec Baldwin, involuntary manslaughter, trial, shooting incident, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

Source: WDBJ7

Update At: 7/10/2024

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