Judge Denies Alec Baldwin’s Request to Dismiss ‘Rust’ Shooting Indictment, Case Will Go to Trial

A New Mexico judge has denied a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment against actor Alec Baldwin, who faces one count of involuntary manslaughter related to the fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust,” allowing the case to continue to trial. Mr. Baldwin’s legal team asserted that the prosecution had “refused to present” nearly any exculpatory evidence to the grand jury, instead providing false and inaccurate testimony and prejudicial instructions. However, special prosecutors denied these accusations, saying that Mr. Baldwin made “shameless” attempts to evade responsibility. They also pointed out inconsistencies in his statements to law enforcement, workplace safety regulators, and during a televised interview....