The lawsuit was filed Thursday in state District Court in Santa Fe, where a judge in July One charge dismissed Involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halina Hitchens. Last month, prosecutors His appeal was rejected Of the judge’s decision
Baldwin also alleged defamation in the lawsuit, saying prosecutors and investigators intentionally mishandled evidence as they pursued the case.
Among the defendants named in the lawsuit are Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office investigators along with Special Prosecutor Kerry Morrissey and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Cormack-Altois.
“Defendants sought to scapegoat Baldwin at every turn for the actions and wrongdoings of others, without regard to the evidence or the law,” the lawsuit states.
Morrissey and Cormack Altweiss did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Sparrow, told CBS News in a statement, “Criminal cases are supposed to be about the pursuit of truth and justice, not for personal or political gain, and not for profit. to persecute sins.” “Kerry Morrissey and the other defendants repeatedly violated this fundamental principle, and violated Alec Baldwin’s rights. We seek to prevent this action from holding the defendants accountable for their misconduct and preventing them from doing the same to anyone else.” To stop it.”
Hutchins died in October 2021 at a film-set ranch outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, shortly after being injured while rehearsing for the film “Rust.”
Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer, was pointing a pistol at Hitchens when it discharged, killing Hitchens and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.