[Ksfirefighter]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Looks like it. And they may be investigating who and why the trigger was modified.

And Aliens could have come down in a UAP and pulled the trigger……. But logic says, “He pulled the trigger!”

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Ksfirefighter

And Aliens could have come down in a UAP and pulled the trigger……. But logic says, “He pulled the trigger!”

Aliens?

They will be doing more tests on the weapon involved in the death and injury.

Baldwin was cleared in the shooting or something like that despite having a lot going against him.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

US prosecutors formally drop charges against Alec Baldwin | Courts News | Al Jazeera

He did not pull the trigger. If he had then they would not have dropped the case. These prosecutors were seeking a big win regardless of the facts.

The FBI examined the gun very carefully and said the trigger had to be pulled for that gun to fire.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by New Englander

The FBI examined the gun very carefully and said the trigger had to be pulled for that gun to fire.

That does not sound accurate. Baldwin would still be on the hook if it were true.

I do like Alec Baldwin's work but know very little about his character. I do know some Hollywood or other place stars are spoiled rotten brats with no real regard for other people.

My Dad worked insurance claims made by the rich-and-famous sometimes when we lived in Reno, NV; Scottsdale, AZ and Rohnert Park, CA. He did a lot of other stuff too.

[Dantes]

Anyone that knows anything about a fire arm knows you check to see if it’s loaded my opinion

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Well.
If I was in prison on the evidence of an FBI "Gun Expert" my lawyer would be filing my new appeal first thing Monday morning!

Alec Baldwin is a star with connections. Surprised there were any charges.

If he sues he will collect. It's the American way.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Dantes

Anyone that knows anything about a fire arm knows you check to see if it’s loaded my opinion

Checking is for the little people.

[Astoeckle]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Potential modifications to the firing mechanism of the gun prompted dismissal of charges against Baldwin, source tells CNN | CNN

Just saw this. It deserves its own thread as Alec Baldwin has been pretty much tried and found guilty already by some. This hopefully will counteract that.

I think most could agree that Baldwin isn’t a very likable guy. Yet he gets his “day in court” as it should be. It’s a shame that certain political figures don’t get the same unbiased justice.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Geodyssey

Checking is for the little people.

I thought that was taxes.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Geodyssey

Alec Baldwin is a star with connections. Surprised there were any charges.

If he sues he will collect. It's the American way.

Those connections often mean nothing in a place like where the movie Rust was being filmed.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Those connections often mean nothing in a place like where the movie Rust was being filmed.

Not seeing your point since Baldwin is now the victim, according to the "law" in this case.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Those connections often mean nothing in a place like where the movie Rust was being filmed.

"Rust" was being filmed in New Mexico which has courted the film, movie, entertainment industry since Bill Richardson was governor. The state provides a multitude of incentives to the industry, at great cost to its citizens. Many question if the industry is actually costing the state rather than paying off. The heavyweights in the industry including its so-called stars carry great influence.

Q&A: Bill Richardson – The Hollywood Reporter

"As the film industry expands in the Southwest, New Mexico leads the region as top destination thanks to competitive incentive and infrastructure programs."

Forging the Future of Filmmaking in New Mexico - Entertainment Partners

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Netflix is quickly working to expand its relatively new studio in Albuquerque.

“This is going to be their main production facility in North America,” said Alicia Keyes, New Mexico Economic Development cabinet secretary.

From: Netflix plans to expand studios in Albuquerque - KOB.com

[justjim]

Originally Posted by New Englander

The FBI examined the gun very carefully and said the trigger had to be pulled for that gun to fire.

So somebody said. Did you or anybody see the actual FBI analysis report? Just saying..

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

US prosecutors formally drop charges against Alec Baldwin | Courts News | Al Jazeera

He did not pull the trigger. If he had then they would not have dropped the case. These prosecutors were seeking a big win regardless of the facts.

It is a single action revolver. Its hammer can be fanned to fire it.

"The actor originally said he had pulled the hammer of the gun back as far as he could and released it but did not pull the trigger."

"Leading up to the decision to drop the charges, the prosecution has dealt with a number of issues. Originally, Baldwin had been hit with a firearms enhancement that carried a five-year minimum prison sentence. The charge was removed after Baldwin's legal team argued it was "unconstitutional." The enhancement had not been part of New Mexico law at the time the shooting took place.

Later, the original special prosecutor was removed, and District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies stepped down. Baldwin's lawyer argued Rep. Andrea Reeb could not simultaneously serve as the special prosecutor and as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives."

Alec Baldwin'''s criminal charges for fatal '''Rust''' shooting to be dropped: lawyers | Fox News

The original prosecutors were dismissed and replaced. My oh my I wonder why?

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

For that type of gun, you MUST pull the hammer back to cock the gun before it can be fired. The act of cocking a gun and pointing it at someone in my opinion is negligent to start with. It's one thing to point a weapon at someone (which is wrong in the first place), but it is a whole different level when you cock the gun first (preparing to fire it) and then point it at someone. This didn't happen during filming so why would you even do that in the first place? Everyone knows or should know that the first rule of gun safety is that you never point a gun at anything that don't wish to destroy (or some would say unless you intend to shoot it).