Alec Baldwin Sues Over ‘Rust’ Prosecution, Claims Civil Rights Violations

Story by Winston Cho

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Hollywood star Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials, accusing them of maliciously prosecuting him for the tragic 'Rust' set shooting to score political points.

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Baldwin claims prosecutors concealed evidence that would have vindicated him and instead sought to 'scapegoat' him for political gain.
The lawsuit also alleges civil rights violations, defamation, and intentional spoliation of evidence, seeking unspecified damages from the district attorney and special prosecutor.

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Alec Baldwin, Mary Carmack-Altwies, Kari Morrissey, Santa Fe Sheriff's Office, Rust

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