Baldwin fails in attempt to dismiss manslaughter case
The Independent|June 29, 2024
A court ruling yesterday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial early next month as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided with prosecutors in rejecting a motion to dismiss the case.
MORGAN LEE
Baldwin fails in attempt to dismiss manslaughter case

Defence attorneys had argued that the gun in the fatal shooting was heavily damaged during FBI forensic testing before it could be examined for possible modifications or problems that might exonerate the actor-producer. The ruling removes one of the last hurdles before prosecutors can bring the case to trail.

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