The Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case comes to a close, leaving Hollywood to ponder the future of on-set safety and the fate of the troubled production.
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New Mexico prosecutors have officially dropped all criminal charges against Alec Baldwin, marking the end of a high-profile, nearly 2-year legal saga stemming from the tragic 'Rust' set shooting.
While Baldwin avoids prosecution, the 'Rust' film project remains in limbo, with its future uncertain as producers grapple with the fallout and liability concerns from the incident that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.