Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him.
“Defendants, while acting under the color of law, conspired to procure a groundless indictment against Baldwin and to maliciously bring about or advance Baldwin’s trial and conviction, thus violating Baldwin’s constitutional rights by their improper use of the criminal process,” the lawsuit states.
Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations against the prosecutors in his trial over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western movie Rust.
“Defendants sought at every turn to scapegoat Baldwin for the acts and omissions of others, regardless of the evidence or the law,” the lawsuit states, accusing Carmack-Altwies and Morrissey of manipulating evidence and eliciting false testimony.
Baldwin alleges prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, intentionally concealing evidence that would have vindicated him and intentionally mishandling evidence.
