Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria appeared to be downcast as they went for a walk in New York City. Special prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they are seeking to recharge Baldwin based on new information to present to a grand jury. Baldwin’s lawyer stated that he would fight any charges if they are brought. Saturday marks the two-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.
The couple, consisting of the 65-year-old Oscar-nominated actor and the 39-year-old yoga expert, were captured taking a walk with one of their children. This comes after news broke that Baldwin may face additional charges in connection with the shooting that occurred in October 2021. Baldwin’s lawyer, Luke Nikas, stated that the prosecution’s actions are misguided and that they would respond to any charges in court.
During the walk, Baldwin appeared somber, dressed in a black Ralph Lauren polo shirt, black slacks, and gray sneakers. He was seen pushing a baby stroller. Hilaria, who has seven children with Baldwin, also seemed melancholic as they walked through the city. She wore a long-sleeved green top that read ‘Empathy’ and paired it with black cargo slacks, sandals, and oversized black eyeglasses.
The walk took place just two days after New Mexico-based prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis announced their intention to present the case to a grand jury within the next two months. They cited additional facts that have emerged in the investigation into Hutchins’ death. Baldwin was holding a gun during a rehearsal on the movie set when it accidentally discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
Prosecutors Morrissey and Lewis believe that Baldwin bears criminal responsibility for the incident and believe that a grand jury should determine if he should be tried in criminal court. They have not revealed the specific details of the new information they plan to present.
Baldwin has consistently maintained that he did not pull the trigger of the gun, which he was handling on the set. The incident caused the initial involuntary manslaughter charge against him to be dismissed. However, prosecutors reconsidered after a new analysis of the gun revealed that the trigger had to be pulled or depressed for it to fire.
The investigation into the incident also prompted a series of civil lawsuits, including wrongful death claims from Hutchins’ family. The production company, Rust Movie Productions, has already paid a fine of $100,000 for safety failures on set. Filming for Rust resumed under an agreement with Hutchins’ widower, who became an executive producer for the film.
