'Rust' crew settles lawsuit against film producers and Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A civil lawsuit regarding the tragic shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust” has reached a settlement, as indicated by court documents made public on Friday.

The lawsuit was initiated by three crew members of “Rust” who are claiming compensation for emotional distress against the film’s producers, including Alec Baldwin, who served as co-producer and lead actor.

The civil suit accused producers of failing to follow industry safety rules — allegations they denied.

Terms of the settlement were not available. Attorneys for “Rust” producers and the plaintiffs could not immediately be reached by phone or email.

Among the plaintiffs was Ross Addiego, a crew member on the front lines who was in close proximity when Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot during a rehearsal in October 2021 at a filmset ranch near the outskirts of Santa Fe.

A charge of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin was dismissed at trial last year on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.

Separately, “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and completed an 18-month sentence in May. Prosecutors accused Gutierrez-Reed of unwittingly bringing live ammunition on set and failing to follow basic gun safety protocols.

Baldwin was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.

Addiego testified at Gutierrez-Reed’s trial and appeared before the grand jury that indicted Baldwin.

The filming of “Rust” was completed in Montana. The Western was released in theaters in May.

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