It’s been confirmed that American actor Alec Baldwin will still stand trial this summer over the infamous shooting that happened on Oct. 21, 2021, during the filming of his movie “Rust” at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Associated Press reported that on Friday, a New Mexico Judge, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Baldwin his request to dismiss the one count of involuntary manslaughter he was charged with.
Prior to that, Baldwin’s attorneys Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas filed a motion in March to dismiss their client’s manslaughter indictment by accusing prosecutors of “unethical disparagement” and of “violating nearly every rule in the book” to secure a grand jury indictment. The motion to dismiss filing read, “The State did not make Baldwin’s witnesses available to testify. Nor did it present the exculpatory and favorable evidence to the grand jury.”
It continued, “The State prosecutors have engaged...
Associated Press reported that on Friday, a New Mexico Judge, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Baldwin his request to dismiss the one count of involuntary manslaughter he was charged with.
Prior to that, Baldwin’s attorneys Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas filed a motion in March to dismiss their client’s manslaughter indictment by accusing prosecutors of “unethical disparagement” and of “violating nearly every rule in the book” to secure a grand jury indictment. The motion to dismiss filing read, “The State did not make Baldwin’s witnesses available to testify. Nor did it present the exculpatory and favorable evidence to the grand jury.”
It continued, “The State prosecutors have engaged...
- 5/27/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
A New Mexico judge denied Alec Baldwin’s motion to throw out his manslaughter indictment on Friday, keeping the case on schedule for trial in July.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected each of Baldwin’s lawyers’ arguments for dismissal, finding that the grand jury process was not prejudiced against the actor.
Baldwin is facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. He is accused of negligently pointing his gun at Hutchins and pulling the trigger while preparing to film a scene, and has also been faulted for contributing to lax safety standards on set.
Baldwin’s lawyers sought to throw out the indictment, arguing that prosecutor Kari Morrissey steered the grand jury away from exculpatory information, and failed to make defense witnesses available.
In her ruling on Friday, Marlowe Sommer noted that Morrissey had read a letter from the...
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected each of Baldwin’s lawyers’ arguments for dismissal, finding that the grand jury process was not prejudiced against the actor.
Baldwin is facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. He is accused of negligently pointing his gun at Hutchins and pulling the trigger while preparing to film a scene, and has also been faulted for contributing to lax safety standards on set.
Baldwin’s lawyers sought to throw out the indictment, arguing that prosecutor Kari Morrissey steered the grand jury away from exculpatory information, and failed to make defense witnesses available.
In her ruling on Friday, Marlowe Sommer noted that Morrissey had read a letter from the...
- 5/24/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, has been sued by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, claiming that Megan Thee Stallion created a hostile work environment and subjected him to harassment while they worked together.
According to court documents, Garcia recounted an incident in Ibiza, Spain, while on tour with the rapper in 2022. Garcia alleged that after a night out, he, Megan Thee Stallion and three other women were traveling together in an SUV when the rapper and one of the women engaged in a sexual act right beside him.
Unable to exit the vehicle in an unfamiliar country, Garcia states that he felt embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the ordeal. The cameraman asserted that the singer later instructed him not to discuss what he had witnessed and proceeded to make fat-shaming comments towards him, referred to him as a “Fat B—-” and told him he didn’t need to eat.
According to court documents, Garcia recounted an incident in Ibiza, Spain, while on tour with the rapper in 2022. Garcia alleged that after a night out, he, Megan Thee Stallion and three other women were traveling together in an SUV when the rapper and one of the women engaged in a sexual act right beside him.
Unable to exit the vehicle in an unfamiliar country, Garcia states that he felt embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the ordeal. The cameraman asserted that the singer later instructed him not to discuss what he had witnessed and proceeded to make fat-shaming comments towards him, referred to him as a “Fat B—-” and told him he didn’t need to eat.
- 4/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
A cameraman who formerly worked with Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against the rapper alleging harassment and other workplace-related claims.
Emilio Garcia worked as a cameraman for the rapper from 2018-23. He filed a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday against Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, and her companies, Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment Inc., Hot Girl Touring LLC and Roc Nation. The suit includes nine labor code violations, including harassment and hostile work environments.
Garcia alleges that Stallion had sex in a moving car that Garcia could not get out of while on tour in Spain in June 2022. The claim notes that Garcia “was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.”
The day after the incident, the suit continues, Stallion asked whether Garcia had been in the car, and when he confirmed he was, she allegedly told him, “Don’t ever discuss what you saw.
Emilio Garcia worked as a cameraman for the rapper from 2018-23. He filed a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday against Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, and her companies, Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment Inc., Hot Girl Touring LLC and Roc Nation. The suit includes nine labor code violations, including harassment and hostile work environments.
Garcia alleges that Stallion had sex in a moving car that Garcia could not get out of while on tour in Spain in June 2022. The claim notes that Garcia “was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.”
The day after the incident, the suit continues, Stallion asked whether Garcia had been in the car, and when he confirmed he was, she allegedly told him, “Don’t ever discuss what you saw.
- 4/24/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megan Thee Stallion Accused Of Hostile Work Environment By Photographer! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
A former employee who worked as a photographer for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her. Emilio Garcia claims he was forced to watch the rapper go intimate with another woman in a moving SUV. The allegations also include a hostile working environment, brutal fat shaming, and abusive behavior. Scroll below for all the details!
The incident allegedly took place in 2022. After a night out in Ibiza, Spain, Megan began having s*x with another woman who sat right next to him in the SUV. He intended to give them privacy but couldn’t escape a moving car. The cameraman also claimed he would be lost in an unknown country, even if he would have been allowed to get out of the vehicle.
According to an AP report, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
A former employee who worked as a photographer for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her. Emilio Garcia claims he was forced to watch the rapper go intimate with another woman in a moving SUV. The allegations also include a hostile working environment, brutal fat shaming, and abusive behavior. Scroll below for all the details!
The incident allegedly took place in 2022. After a night out in Ibiza, Spain, Megan began having s*x with another woman who sat right next to him in the SUV. He intended to give them privacy but couldn’t escape a moving car. The cameraman also claimed he would be lost in an unknown country, even if he would have been allowed to get out of the vehicle.
According to an AP report, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
- 4/24/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
The entertainment industry is no stranger to drama and controversy. Most recently, Megan Thee Stallion, renowned for her sassy lyrics and empowering presence, is facing allegations from a photographer who claims he got wrongfully fired. The Grammy winner and Mean Girls actress is being sued by her former personal cameraman for allegedly creating a hostile and “abusive work environment”.
It is alleged that the rapper’s former employee was forced to witness her intimate acts with another woman. Does this imply that the photographer was fired unfairly for refusing to engage in the explicit act?
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Anyway, Stallion, on the other hand, flatly denied the allegations, with her lawyer claiming it is an “employment claim” for monetary compensation.
Analyzing the Fallout: Megan Thee Stallion Harassment Allegations
Records obtained by NBC News reveal that rapper Megan Thee Stallion is being sued by her former cameraman...
It is alleged that the rapper’s former employee was forced to witness her intimate acts with another woman. Does this imply that the photographer was fired unfairly for refusing to engage in the explicit act?
Megan Thee Stallion in Gojo Satoru Cosplay
Anyway, Stallion, on the other hand, flatly denied the allegations, with her lawyer claiming it is an “employment claim” for monetary compensation.
Analyzing the Fallout: Megan Thee Stallion Harassment Allegations
Records obtained by NBC News reveal that rapper Megan Thee Stallion is being sued by her former cameraman...
- 4/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Megan Thee Stallion’s former personal cameraman is taking the Grammy winner and Mean Girls actress and Roc Nation to court for creating an “intolerable” and “hostile abusive work environment.”
In a nine-claim complaint filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia is accusing Megan Pete (Thee Stallion’s real name), her own company, her Hot Girl Touring and the Jay-Z founded entertainment platform of underpaying him, misclassifying him and causing “severe emotional distress and anxiety” due to overwork almost since the moment he started working for the “Plan” B singer in July 2018 (read the whole complaint here).
In particular, it seems an alleged explicit incident in the back of a moving car almost two years ago that proved the final straw – for all concerned:
On or around June 2022, Plaintiff was traveling on tour with Stallion in Ibiza, Spain. After a night out, Plaintiff, Stallion, and three other women...
In a nine-claim complaint filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia is accusing Megan Pete (Thee Stallion’s real name), her own company, her Hot Girl Touring and the Jay-Z founded entertainment platform of underpaying him, misclassifying him and causing “severe emotional distress and anxiety” due to overwork almost since the moment he started working for the “Plan” B singer in July 2018 (read the whole complaint here).
In particular, it seems an alleged explicit incident in the back of a moving car almost two years ago that proved the final straw – for all concerned:
On or around June 2022, Plaintiff was traveling on tour with Stallion in Ibiza, Spain. After a night out, Plaintiff, Stallion, and three other women...
- 4/23/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Megan Thee Stallion is being sued by a videographer she once worked with and now her lawyer is responding to the lawsuit.
Videographer Emilio Garcia claims that he was forced to watch Megan have intimate relations with another woman while they were in Spain for a tour stop. The alleged incident happened in a moving vehicle that he was unable to escape, he claims.
“I felt uncomfortable,” he told NBC News. “I was kind of frozen, and I was shocked. At kind of just the overall audacity to do this right, right beside me.”
Garcia claims he has been dealing with “mounting anxiety, depression and physical distress stemming” because of the alleged incident. He also says that Megan created a toxic workplace and called him “fat.”
Now, Megan‘s lawyer is speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment...
Videographer Emilio Garcia claims that he was forced to watch Megan have intimate relations with another woman while they were in Spain for a tour stop. The alleged incident happened in a moving vehicle that he was unable to escape, he claims.
“I felt uncomfortable,” he told NBC News. “I was kind of frozen, and I was shocked. At kind of just the overall audacity to do this right, right beside me.”
Garcia claims he has been dealing with “mounting anxiety, depression and physical distress stemming” because of the alleged incident. He also says that Megan created a toxic workplace and called him “fat.”
Now, Megan‘s lawyer is speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment...
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Megan Thee Stallion’s former cameraman has claimed the rapper forced him to watch her have sex in a moving car in a lawsuit accusing her of harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Update — April 24th: Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, has given a statement to Page Six, saying, “This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her. We will deal with this in court.”
Per NBC News, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday (April 23rd) in Los Angeles County Superior Court, describing the harassment that followed the alleged incident as “so severe or pervasive” that it made for a “hostile, abusive work environment.”
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The incident purportedly took place when Garcia traveled with Megan to Ibiza, Spain in June 2022. According to Garcia, he was in a moving...
Update — April 24th: Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, has given a statement to Page Six, saying, “This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her. We will deal with this in court.”
Per NBC News, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday (April 23rd) in Los Angeles County Superior Court, describing the harassment that followed the alleged incident as “so severe or pervasive” that it made for a “hostile, abusive work environment.”
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The incident purportedly took place when Garcia traveled with Megan to Ibiza, Spain in June 2022. According to Garcia, he was in a moving...
- 4/23/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
A cameraman who worked for Megan Thee Stallion between 2018 and 2023 is suing the artist, claiming she subjected him to a hostile work environment that included harassment and labor code violations. In his lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles and obtained by Rolling Stone, Emilio Garcia alleges he was terminated in retaliation for his complaints about wage and hour issues.
In his most explicit claim, Garcia alleges he was traveling with Megan Thee Stallion in Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022 when the hip-hop star “suddenly” engaged in sexual contact with another woman...
In his most explicit claim, Garcia alleges he was traveling with Megan Thee Stallion in Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022 when the hip-hop star “suddenly” engaged in sexual contact with another woman...
- 4/23/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
On Oct. 21, 2021, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, then 24, arrived at the Bonanza Creek Ranch just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, an hour or so before sunrise and reported to her job as the armorer and props assistant on the set of the low-budget indie Western Rust. She took a Covid test, swung by the catering tent and headed to the prop truck to prepare weapons the cast would need that day, including Alec Baldwin’s gun, a long Colt .45 revolver, which she loaded with what she has said she thought were dummy rounds.
When first assistant director Dave Halls called for Gutierrez-Reed on a walkie-talkie, she walked to a church set on the edge of the ranch’s mock Western town and approached Halls, seated in a pew with director of photography Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza, conferring about the schedule. That morning, most of the camera crew had walked off...
When first assistant director Dave Halls called for Gutierrez-Reed on a walkie-talkie, she walked to a church set on the edge of the ranch’s mock Western town and approached Halls, seated in a pew with director of photography Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza, conferring about the schedule. That morning, most of the camera crew had walked off...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tiffany Haddish pleaded no contest to a vehicle code violation after she was arrested over Thanksgiving weekend in Beverly Hills and subsequently charged with driving under the influence.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actress and comedian pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor vehicle code violation, known as “Wet Reckless.” Haddish’s DUI charges were dismissed, Haddish’s attorney, Alex Spiro said in a statement obtained by THR.
“Ms. Haddish has agreed to a simple vehicle code violation (not driving under the influence which has been dismissed) and looks forward to this being behind her,” Spiro said.
As part of her plea deal, Haddish was placed on a year of summary probation and ordered to complete a driver’s education course, fulfill 40 hours of community service and pay a series of standard fines and fees. She has been additionally...
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actress and comedian pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor vehicle code violation, known as “Wet Reckless.” Haddish’s DUI charges were dismissed, Haddish’s attorney, Alex Spiro said in a statement obtained by THR.
“Ms. Haddish has agreed to a simple vehicle code violation (not driving under the influence which has been dismissed) and looks forward to this being behind her,” Spiro said.
As part of her plea deal, Haddish was placed on a year of summary probation and ordered to complete a driver’s education course, fulfill 40 hours of community service and pay a series of standard fines and fees. She has been additionally...
- 2/2/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tiffany Haddish accepted a plea deal and is moving forward after being arrested for a suspected DUI.
The 44-year-old actress and comedian was arrested after she was reportedly found asleep at the wheel of her car in Beverly Hills, Calif. She faced two misdemeanor charges and entered a not guilty plea in December.
However, Tiffany accepted a plea deal on Thursday (February 1). Now, her lawyer is issuing a statement.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to Rolling Stone, the actress will be on probation for a year and must complete community service after pleading no contest to reckless driving. Other charges against her have been dropped.
“Ms. Haddish has agreed to a simple vehicle code violation – not driving under the influence, which has been dismissed – and looks forward to this being behind her,” her lawyer Alex Spiro told the outlet.
In the aftermath of her arrest, Tiffany issued a...
The 44-year-old actress and comedian was arrested after she was reportedly found asleep at the wheel of her car in Beverly Hills, Calif. She faced two misdemeanor charges and entered a not guilty plea in December.
However, Tiffany accepted a plea deal on Thursday (February 1). Now, her lawyer is issuing a statement.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to Rolling Stone, the actress will be on probation for a year and must complete community service after pleading no contest to reckless driving. Other charges against her have been dropped.
“Ms. Haddish has agreed to a simple vehicle code violation – not driving under the influence, which has been dismissed – and looks forward to this being behind her,” her lawyer Alex Spiro told the outlet.
In the aftermath of her arrest, Tiffany issued a...
- 2/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Tiffany Haddish made a surprise appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday and accepted a plea deal that dismissed her two misdemeanor DUI charges in favor of a reckless driving conviction.
The hush-hush hearing was added to the calendar two weeks before Haddish was due for a pre-trial appearance on Feb. 14. Prosecutors say Haddish pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was ordered to serve one year of probation and complete 40 hours of community service, a driver’s education course and the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (Madd) Victim Impact Program.
The hush-hush hearing was added to the calendar two weeks before Haddish was due for a pre-trial appearance on Feb. 14. Prosecutors say Haddish pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was ordered to serve one year of probation and complete 40 hours of community service, a driver’s education course and the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (Madd) Victim Impact Program.
- 2/1/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood star Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter after the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie ‘Rust’. He waived his right to appear in court on Wednesday. This is the second time he’s been charged since Halyna, the cinematographer of the film, died in 2021, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The first charge was dropped due to questions regarding the Colt .45 functionality after Alec claimed he never even pulled the trigger.
As per Mirror.co.uk, during the original FBI investigation, the gun was broken, bringing the investigation to a further standstill after Alec’s claim.
During the standstill, the gun was reconstructed. This then led experts Lucien and Michael Haag to determine that the gun’s trigger would need to be pulled for it to go off.
The report said: “This fatal incident was the consequence of the hammer...
The first charge was dropped due to questions regarding the Colt .45 functionality after Alec claimed he never even pulled the trigger.
As per Mirror.co.uk, during the original FBI investigation, the gun was broken, bringing the investigation to a further standstill after Alec’s claim.
During the standstill, the gun was reconstructed. This then led experts Lucien and Michael Haag to determine that the gun’s trigger would need to be pulled for it to go off.
The report said: “This fatal incident was the consequence of the hammer...
- 2/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A day before Alec Baldwin was scheduled to be arraigned on new charges in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor has entered a not guilty plea.
Facing a prison sentence of 18 months to three years if found guilty, Baldwin was re-charged by a New Mexico grand jury January 19, a year to the day he was originally charged over Hutchins’ death. Due in no small part to incompetence by the initial investigators, those charges were dropped in April 2023 but never entirely disregarded by prosecutors.
Now Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter (negligent use of a firearm), a lesser charge, and involuntary manslaughter (without due caution or circumspection).
“The above-named defendant did cause the death of Halyna Hutchins by an act committed with the total disregard or indifference to the safety of others, and the act was such that an ordinary person would anticipate that death might occur under the circumstances,...
Facing a prison sentence of 18 months to three years if found guilty, Baldwin was re-charged by a New Mexico grand jury January 19, a year to the day he was originally charged over Hutchins’ death. Due in no small part to incompetence by the initial investigators, those charges were dropped in April 2023 but never entirely disregarded by prosecutors.
Now Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter (negligent use of a firearm), a lesser charge, and involuntary manslaughter (without due caution or circumspection).
“The above-named defendant did cause the death of Halyna Hutchins by an act committed with the total disregard or indifference to the safety of others, and the act was such that an ordinary person would anticipate that death might occur under the circumstances,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with SAG-AFTRA statement: Less than a week after being hit with involuntary manslaughter charges again over the fatal Rust on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in late 2021, Alec Baldwin’s first New Mexico court date has been set for next month.
Looking at 18 months to possibly three years behind bars based on state law, Baldwin has been “ordered to appear before Judge T. Glenn Ellington, on-February 1, 2024, at 11 a.m.” local time (read the court summons to Alec Baldwin here).
Baldwin and his lawyers seem to be in lockstep with the summons, if a filing Wednesday is any indication.
“Mr. Baldwin asserts his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 14 of the New Mexico Constitution,” said Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro from the NYC office of Quinn Emanuel and Albuquerque lawyer Heather LeBlanc. “Mr. Baldwin is entitled to a...
Looking at 18 months to possibly three years behind bars based on state law, Baldwin has been “ordered to appear before Judge T. Glenn Ellington, on-February 1, 2024, at 11 a.m.” local time (read the court summons to Alec Baldwin here).
Baldwin and his lawyers seem to be in lockstep with the summons, if a filing Wednesday is any indication.
“Mr. Baldwin asserts his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 14 of the New Mexico Constitution,” said Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro from the NYC office of Quinn Emanuel and Albuquerque lawyer Heather LeBlanc. “Mr. Baldwin is entitled to a...
- 1/25/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Baldwin has once again been indicted on involuntarily manslaughter charges stemming from the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.
Baldwin previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in February 2023, but prosecutors in New Mexico ultimately dismissed the charges against the actor in April 2023 before he went to trial.
However, with new prosecutors assigned to the case since the dismissal, a grand jury voted to revive the criminal case against Baldwin. In the indictment obtained by Rolling Stone, the...
Baldwin previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in February 2023, but prosecutors in New Mexico ultimately dismissed the charges against the actor in April 2023 before he went to trial.
However, with new prosecutors assigned to the case since the dismissal, a grand jury voted to revive the criminal case against Baldwin. In the indictment obtained by Rolling Stone, the...
- 1/19/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
A grand jury in New Mexico is again bringing charges against Alec Baldwin of involuntary manslaughter in the “Rust” case that over two years ago resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The grand jury issued the indictment on Friday, January 19, with the indictment coming down exactly one year after the original, again occurring while much of Hollywood is at Sundance.
Special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis on November 16 convened a grand jury and brought the charges after the previous case as led by New Mexico’s District Attorney fell apart. In New Mexico, an involuntary manslaughter charge should Baldwin be convicted could carry a maximum of 18 months in prison.
“We look forward to our day in court,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel said in a statement to IndieWire.
The special prosecutors in October announced their intentions to re-charge Baldwin, saying they...
The grand jury issued the indictment on Friday, January 19, with the indictment coming down exactly one year after the original, again occurring while much of Hollywood is at Sundance.
Special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis on November 16 convened a grand jury and brought the charges after the previous case as led by New Mexico’s District Attorney fell apart. In New Mexico, an involuntary manslaughter charge should Baldwin be convicted could carry a maximum of 18 months in prison.
“We look forward to our day in court,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel said in a statement to IndieWire.
The special prosecutors in October announced their intentions to re-charge Baldwin, saying they...
- 1/19/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Alec Baldwin has been indicted in the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after a grand jury presented with a new investigation into the incident recommended charging the actor and producer of the low-budget Western.
Baldwin is expected to be charged by New Mexico prosecutors, who initially dropped the criminal case to review new evidence suggesting that the gun he was holding had been modified. The five-month investigation culminated with a forensic expert issuing a report clashing with an account of the incident from Baldwin, who maintained that did not pull the trigger on the firearm when it discharged.
Baldwin faces a sentence of 18 months in prison if convicted. It remains unknown if he’ll be arrested.
“We look forward to our day in court,” said Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, in a statement issued Friday.
Special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
Baldwin is expected to be charged by New Mexico prosecutors, who initially dropped the criminal case to review new evidence suggesting that the gun he was holding had been modified. The five-month investigation culminated with a forensic expert issuing a report clashing with an account of the incident from Baldwin, who maintained that did not pull the trigger on the firearm when it discharged.
Baldwin faces a sentence of 18 months in prison if convicted. It remains unknown if he’ll be arrested.
“We look forward to our day in court,” said Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, in a statement issued Friday.
Special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
- 1/19/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exactly one year to the day that Alec Baldwin was first charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor has been charged again.
Widely expected for several months, a New Mexico Grand Jury issued the indictment early Friday, according to Special Prosecutors in the case. Baldwin, who had always insisted he did not pull the trigger on the 1880s prop gun that killed Hutchins, could face up to 18 months behind bars if found guilty.
“We look forward to our day In court,” Baldwin’s Quinn Emanuel lawyers Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro told Deadline today after the indictment was made public. Special Prosecutors Kerri Morrisey and Jason Lewis did not respond to request for comments on the latest twist in the Rust case. If and when they do, we will update this post.
The haunting possibility of refiled charges against the actor never was far from a reality.
Widely expected for several months, a New Mexico Grand Jury issued the indictment early Friday, according to Special Prosecutors in the case. Baldwin, who had always insisted he did not pull the trigger on the 1880s prop gun that killed Hutchins, could face up to 18 months behind bars if found guilty.
“We look forward to our day In court,” Baldwin’s Quinn Emanuel lawyers Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro told Deadline today after the indictment was made public. Special Prosecutors Kerri Morrisey and Jason Lewis did not respond to request for comments on the latest twist in the Rust case. If and when they do, we will update this post.
The haunting possibility of refiled charges against the actor never was far from a reality.
- 1/19/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, as prosecutors once again seek to hold the actor accountable for the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Baldwin, 65, was initially charged in the case in January 2023. But the charges were dropped three months later, after Baldwin’s defense team raised questions about whether his Colt .45 was functioning properly when it fired.
Hutchins was preparing to film a scene with Baldwin at a ranch near Santa Fe, N.M., in October 2021 when the gun went off. Baldwin has maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
If convicted, Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison.
“We look forward to our day in court,” said Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, in a statement on Friday.
Two special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, sent the gun for further forensic testing last summer. Their experts, Lucien and Michael Haag,...
Baldwin, 65, was initially charged in the case in January 2023. But the charges were dropped three months later, after Baldwin’s defense team raised questions about whether his Colt .45 was functioning properly when it fired.
Hutchins was preparing to film a scene with Baldwin at a ranch near Santa Fe, N.M., in October 2021 when the gun went off. Baldwin has maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
If convicted, Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison.
“We look forward to our day in court,” said Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, in a statement on Friday.
Two special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, sent the gun for further forensic testing last summer. Their experts, Lucien and Michael Haag,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Elon Musk and his team denied claims from executives at Tesla and SpaceX that Musk’s erratic behavior as of late has led them to believe that he might be using illegal drugs.
Alex Spiro, Musk’s lawyer, denied the charges.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, board members at Tesla and SpaceX are concerned with possible drug use because it could inhibit Musk from doing his job and carrying out his leadership roles at the companies. The report suggested that many believe that Musk is using ketamine, a drug that is popular with technology executives.
Controversy surrounding Musk and drug use sparked with his use of marijuana while live on Joe Rogan‘s podcast in 2018.
Musk revealed that he suffered from a non-diagnosed bipolar disorder and Asperger’s syndrome and had been prescribed ketamine as an antidepressant. After rumors of psychedelic drug and ketamine use, Musk...
Alex Spiro, Musk’s lawyer, denied the charges.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, board members at Tesla and SpaceX are concerned with possible drug use because it could inhibit Musk from doing his job and carrying out his leadership roles at the companies. The report suggested that many believe that Musk is using ketamine, a drug that is popular with technology executives.
Controversy surrounding Musk and drug use sparked with his use of marijuana while live on Joe Rogan‘s podcast in 2018.
Musk revealed that he suffered from a non-diagnosed bipolar disorder and Asperger’s syndrome and had been prescribed ketamine as an antidepressant. After rumors of psychedelic drug and ketamine use, Musk...
- 1/15/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (Ians) King of Pop Michael Jackson’s estate has blocked the sales of some “extremely rare” unreleased recordings.
Last month, Gotta Have Rock and Roll revealed plans to auction off over two dozen master tapes supposedly recorded by the late ‘Thriller’ singer, who did in June 2009, at New York Studio The Hit Factory in 1994 and expected to fetch up to $4,000 for each tape, but lawyers acting on behalf of the estate threatened to sue, arguing the recordings were “unquestionably stolen.”
A letter obtained by Billboard written by attorney Jonathan Steinsapir on November 29 demanded the company “cease and desist from any and all efforts to further auction these tape,” but also immediately return the recordings, reports aceshowbiz.com.
The letter continued: “Neither Michael Jackson nor his record company, Sony Music Entertainment, ever sold or gave away master tapes from his recording sessions at The Hit Factory (or anywhere...
Last month, Gotta Have Rock and Roll revealed plans to auction off over two dozen master tapes supposedly recorded by the late ‘Thriller’ singer, who did in June 2009, at New York Studio The Hit Factory in 1994 and expected to fetch up to $4,000 for each tape, but lawyers acting on behalf of the estate threatened to sue, arguing the recordings were “unquestionably stolen.”
A letter obtained by Billboard written by attorney Jonathan Steinsapir on November 29 demanded the company “cease and desist from any and all efforts to further auction these tape,” but also immediately return the recordings, reports aceshowbiz.com.
The letter continued: “Neither Michael Jackson nor his record company, Sony Music Entertainment, ever sold or gave away master tapes from his recording sessions at The Hit Factory (or anywhere...
- 12/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
More than two dozen analog master tapes capturing Michael Jackson singing songs at The Hit Factory recording studio in New York in 1994 have been scrubbed from an auction site after a lawyer representing the singer’s estate threatened a lawsuit this week, Rolling Stone confirmed.
The rare recordings purportedly feature Jackson performing unreleased songs including “Lost in Love,” “Like U,” “New Jelly” and “Rescue Me.” The total of 25 metal reel 2-inch master tapes were unveiled by auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll last month, drawing the attention of Jackson’s estate.
The rare recordings purportedly feature Jackson performing unreleased songs including “Lost in Love,” “Like U,” “New Jelly” and “Rescue Me.” The total of 25 metal reel 2-inch master tapes were unveiled by auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll last month, drawing the attention of Jackson’s estate.
- 12/14/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
On Tuesday, local prosecutors in New Mexico announced their attempt to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter after he shot and killed the cinematographer on the set of Rust in 2021.
Initial charges against the actor were dropped earlier this year after new evidence came to light.
Now, prosecutors are preparing to present a case against Baldwin to a grand jury within the next couple of months, noting “additional facts” that have recently surfaced.
Baldwin has continued to deny his part in the shooting, claiming that he did not pull the trigger that set off the prop gun. Prosecutors originally suspected that the gun may have malfunctioned while on set, but an August report refuted this belief.
Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, said in a statement: “It is unfortunate that a terrible tragedy has been turned into this misguided prosecution. We will answer any charges in court.”
In January,...
Initial charges against the actor were dropped earlier this year after new evidence came to light.
Now, prosecutors are preparing to present a case against Baldwin to a grand jury within the next couple of months, noting “additional facts” that have recently surfaced.
Baldwin has continued to deny his part in the shooting, claiming that he did not pull the trigger that set off the prop gun. Prosecutors originally suspected that the gun may have malfunctioned while on set, but an August report refuted this belief.
Baldwin’s attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, said in a statement: “It is unfortunate that a terrible tragedy has been turned into this misguided prosecution. We will answer any charges in court.”
In January,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
“[A]dditional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability.”
New Mexico special prosecutors said on Tuesday they will present new evidence against Alec Baldwin to a grand jury in the case of the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” said special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis.
The special prosecutors will present their case to a New Mexico...
New Mexico special prosecutors said on Tuesday they will present new evidence against Alec Baldwin to a grand jury in the case of the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” said special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis.
The special prosecutors will present their case to a New Mexico...
- 10/18/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Prosecutors in New Mexico have announced they intend to refile an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin for his involvement in the shooting death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after new evidence has emerged contradicting Baldwin’s previous claim that he didn’t pull the trigger. According to NBC News, the case will be presented to a grand jury in mid-November.
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” special prosecutors Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis said in a statement. “We believe the appropriate course of action is to permit a panel of New Mexico citizens to determine from here whether Mr. Baldwin should be held over for criminal trial.”
In an interview with The New York Times, prosecutors revealed that a more...
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” special prosecutors Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis said in a statement. “We believe the appropriate course of action is to permit a panel of New Mexico citizens to determine from here whether Mr. Baldwin should be held over for criminal trial.”
In an interview with The New York Times, prosecutors revealed that a more...
- 10/17/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
New Mexico prosecutors will convene a grand jury to weigh recharging Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of the cinematographer on the set of Rust, marking the latest turn in a case that has drawn widespread attention for high-profile blunders by the prosecution and igniting discussion of set safety on low-budget movies.
The decision comes after a five-month investigation that culminated with a forensic expert issuing a report clashing with an account of the incident from Baldwin, who maintained that he did not pull the trigger on the firearm when it discharged. New Mexico prosecutors in April dropped charges against the actor to review new evidence suggesting that the gun he was holding had been modified. They reserved the ability to refile charges.
In a statement, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said that “additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin...
The decision comes after a five-month investigation that culminated with a forensic expert issuing a report clashing with an account of the incident from Baldwin, who maintained that he did not pull the trigger on the firearm when it discharged. New Mexico prosecutors in April dropped charges against the actor to review new evidence suggesting that the gun he was holding had been modified. They reserved the ability to refile charges.
In a statement, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said that “additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin...
- 10/17/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Just over six months after criminal charges were dropped against Alec Baldwin for the 2021 killing of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, new involuntary manslaughter claims could be put before a grand jury in a matter of weeks.
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” said Special Prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis today of the tragedy on the New Mexico set of the Indie Western on October 21 two years ago.
“We believe the appropriate course of action is to permit a panel of New Mexico citizens to determine from here whether Mr. Baldwin should be held over for criminal trial,” the duo added Tuesday. Earlier this month, the special prosecutors accused Baldwin and Rust producers of obstructing the investigation into what really happened...
“After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” said Special Prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis today of the tragedy on the New Mexico set of the Indie Western on October 21 two years ago.
“We believe the appropriate course of action is to permit a panel of New Mexico citizens to determine from here whether Mr. Baldwin should be held over for criminal trial,” the duo added Tuesday. Earlier this month, the special prosecutors accused Baldwin and Rust producers of obstructing the investigation into what really happened...
- 10/17/2023
- by Dominic Patten and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
As Elon Musk focuses on jamming a few more nails into the X (f.k.a. Twitter) coffin, the Securities and Exchange Commission has gone to the courts to compel him to finally testify as part of an ongoing investigation tied to his acquisition of the social media platform.
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the SEC sued Musk in California federal court after he failed to appear for testimony on Sept. 15 as required by an investigative subpoena served by the agency. As the suit notes, Musk missed the hearing despite agreeing to the Sept.
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the SEC sued Musk in California federal court after he failed to appear for testimony on Sept. 15 as required by an investigative subpoena served by the agency. As the suit notes, Musk missed the hearing despite agreeing to the Sept.
- 10/6/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Elon Musk has taken his rivalry with Mark Zuckerberg too far.
The entrepreneur, 52, stooped to a new low with his latest remarks against Zuckerberg, 39, amid their ongoing feud. On Sunday, Musk took to Twitter to challenge the Chief Executive Officer of Facebook to a “d**k measuring contest.”
The billionaire Twitter owner posted the strange tweet alongside a ruler emoji, hours after he called Zuckerberg a “cuck.”
Read More: Elon Musk Implements Temporary Daily Twitter Reading Restriction
I propose a literal dick measuring contest
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 10, 2023
Since the Facebook co-founder launched Threads last week — a direct app rival to Musk’s Twitter — the pair’s years-long bitterness towards one another has escalated with back and forth insults on social media, lawsuit threats and pledges to fight one another.
Musk’s latest tweets have some Twitter users holding him accountable for his classless remarks and teenage behaviour while others...
The entrepreneur, 52, stooped to a new low with his latest remarks against Zuckerberg, 39, amid their ongoing feud. On Sunday, Musk took to Twitter to challenge the Chief Executive Officer of Facebook to a “d**k measuring contest.”
The billionaire Twitter owner posted the strange tweet alongside a ruler emoji, hours after he called Zuckerberg a “cuck.”
Read More: Elon Musk Implements Temporary Daily Twitter Reading Restriction
I propose a literal dick measuring contest
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 10, 2023
Since the Facebook co-founder launched Threads last week — a direct app rival to Musk’s Twitter — the pair’s years-long bitterness towards one another has escalated with back and forth insults on social media, lawsuit threats and pledges to fight one another.
Musk’s latest tweets have some Twitter users holding him accountable for his classless remarks and teenage behaviour while others...
- 7/11/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
On Thursday, a lawyer for Elon Musk’s Twitter accused Meta of leveraging “trade secrets” to launch its Twitter competitor, Threads, which garnered more than 30 million sign ups in its first 24 hours of operation. Musk’s threats, however, did nothing to slow adoption of the new platform. In fact, user takeup increased.
By Friday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Threads had achieved 70 million sign ups, a remarkable feat in so short a time.
“70 million sign ups on Threads as of this morning,” Zuckerberg wrote on the site. “Way beyond our expectations.”
On Friday evening, Marketwatch reported that Quiver Quantitative estimated Threads now has over 75 million users.
Hours after Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms launched Threads, billed as a “Twitter killer,” a lawyer for the Musk-owned service sent Meta a pointedly-constructed letter. It blasted Threads as a “copycat” based on improperly obtained “trade secrets.” There was no formal legal action accompanying the letter,...
By Friday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Threads had achieved 70 million sign ups, a remarkable feat in so short a time.
“70 million sign ups on Threads as of this morning,” Zuckerberg wrote on the site. “Way beyond our expectations.”
On Friday evening, Marketwatch reported that Quiver Quantitative estimated Threads now has over 75 million users.
Hours after Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms launched Threads, billed as a “Twitter killer,” a lawyer for the Musk-owned service sent Meta a pointedly-constructed letter. It blasted Threads as a “copycat” based on improperly obtained “trade secrets.” There was no formal legal action accompanying the letter,...
- 7/8/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
After taking the helm at Twitter, Elon Musk proceeded to clean house by ousting several executives and roughly half of its employees. Less than a year later, the move has resulted in millions in legal fees and may have helped Meta create a competing text-based social media platform.
Twitter, in a cease-and-desist sent to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, accused the company of hiring dozens of former employees to create a “copycat” app. It claimed Meta engaged in “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.”
This followed Twitter suing Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, the firm that represented the company in forcing Musk to follow through with his $44 billion acquisition of the platform. The complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court on Wednesday claimed the firm took advantage of a client “left unprotected by lame duck fiduciaries who had lost their motivation to...
Twitter, in a cease-and-desist sent to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, accused the company of hiring dozens of former employees to create a “copycat” app. It claimed Meta engaged in “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.”
This followed Twitter suing Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, the firm that represented the company in forcing Musk to follow through with his $44 billion acquisition of the platform. The complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court on Wednesday claimed the firm took advantage of a client “left unprotected by lame duck fiduciaries who had lost their motivation to...
- 7/7/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
San Francisco, July 7 (Ians) Alarmed at Instagram Threads’ steep rise, Elon Musk-run Twitter has threatened to sue Meta for allegedly using its trade secrets and poaching its former employees to build the new “copycat” platform that saw over 30 million users in just 24 hours.
Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, accusing the company of engaging in “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property”, reports Semafor.
“Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information,” Spiro wrote in a letter.
“Twitter reserves all rights, including, but not limited to, the right to seek both civil remedies and injunctive relief without further notice to prevent any further retention, disclosure, or use of its intellectual property by Meta,” the Twitter lawyer added.
Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, accusing the company of engaging in “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property”, reports Semafor.
“Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information,” Spiro wrote in a letter.
“Twitter reserves all rights, including, but not limited to, the right to seek both civil remedies and injunctive relief without further notice to prevent any further retention, disclosure, or use of its intellectual property by Meta,” the Twitter lawyer added.
- 7/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A lawyer representing Elon Musk’s X Corp., which owns Twitter, has sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, accusing his company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property” in the creation of its new Threads app. The app, which launched Wednesday, is “Instagram’s text-based conversation app”; its Apple App Store description shows images that encourage users to “connect over conversation” and “share your point of view.”
In the letter, first reported on by Semafor, attorney...
In the letter, first reported on by Semafor, attorney...
- 7/6/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with report of lawyer’s letter: Actual fisticuffs between longtime tech industry rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have recently become a looming possibility. Now, Musk could be expanding the conflict to the courtroom.
Hours after Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms launched Threads, a new service billed as a “Twitter killer” that quickly scooped up 30 million users, a lawyer for the Musk-owned service sent Meta a pointedly constructed letter. It blasted Threads as a “copycat” based on improperly obtained “trade secrets.” There was no formal legal action accompanying the letter, but it was a clear warning shot.
Semafor was the first to report the legal broadside, which the outlet described as a sign that Threads is “the most serious rival yet to Musk’s chaotic, but still-central, platform.”
Quinn Emanuel attorney Alex Spiro wrote in the letter that Twitter “intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that...
Hours after Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms launched Threads, a new service billed as a “Twitter killer” that quickly scooped up 30 million users, a lawyer for the Musk-owned service sent Meta a pointedly constructed letter. It blasted Threads as a “copycat” based on improperly obtained “trade secrets.” There was no formal legal action accompanying the letter, but it was a clear warning shot.
Semafor was the first to report the legal broadside, which the outlet described as a sign that Threads is “the most serious rival yet to Musk’s chaotic, but still-central, platform.”
Quinn Emanuel attorney Alex Spiro wrote in the letter that Twitter “intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that...
- 7/6/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In a surprising move, Twitter is gearing up for a potential legal battle against Meta, the parent company of Instagram. The social media giant is accusing Meta of creating a text-based application, Threads, which it claims is a blatant copycat of Twitter and other similar platforms. According to Twitter’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, Meta has engaged […]
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- 7/6/2023
- by Grady Owen
- ShockYa
Filming on Rust, the upcoming western film starring Alec Baldwin, has wrapped after nearly two full years. Production had initially planned to have the film completed in 21 days, but on the 12th day of shooting, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set and director Joel Souza was injured after Baldwin discharged a prop gun with a live round. Following a lengthy break and a slew of lawsuits surrounding the incident, the film resumed production in April. Now, in a recent Instagram post, the actor described finally completing the film...
- 5/23/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
San Francisco, May 21 (Ians) Elon Musk apparently told a Twitter investor during a 4 a.m. call that he would pay the company’s office rent “over my dead body”.
According to a new lawsuit filed by six former Twitter employees against Twitter, Pablo Mendoza, a venture capitalist who invested in Twitter 2.0, had a chat with Musk in the wee hours, reports Business Insider.
Musk bluntly told Mendoza that not paying rent was non-negotiable with ‘over his dead body’ remark.
The lawsuit said that Joseph Killian, a plaintiff who worked at Twitter for 12 years and oversaw office design, was aware that Musk decided to stop paying office rent.
“Killian attempted to convince Musk, via Mendoza, of the danger of Musk’s new position that no rent would be paid whatsoever, pointing out that any attempt to renegotiate the terms of Twitter’s many leases would be doomed to failure,” the lawsuit alleged.
According to a new lawsuit filed by six former Twitter employees against Twitter, Pablo Mendoza, a venture capitalist who invested in Twitter 2.0, had a chat with Musk in the wee hours, reports Business Insider.
Musk bluntly told Mendoza that not paying rent was non-negotiable with ‘over his dead body’ remark.
The lawsuit said that Joseph Killian, a plaintiff who worked at Twitter for 12 years and oversaw office design, was aware that Musk decided to stop paying office rent.
“Killian attempted to convince Musk, via Mendoza, of the danger of Musk’s new position that no rent would be paid whatsoever, pointing out that any attempt to renegotiate the terms of Twitter’s many leases would be doomed to failure,” the lawsuit alleged.
- 5/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
San Francisco, May 20 (Ians) The city officials here are opening an investigation into Twitter following a lawsuit from former employees who claimed that Elon Musk’s transition team deliberately planned to breach contracts and not pay promised severance, among other things.
The lawsuit from six employees alleged that Musk’s team “knowingly broke local and federal laws,” reports San Francisco Chronicle.
They are seeking severance and punitive damages for “flagrant bad faith”.
“Twitter’s new leadership deliberately, specifically, and repeatedly announced their intentions to breach contracts, violate laws, and otherwise ignore their legal obligations,” the six former employees alleged in a lawsuit filed in the Delaware federal court in the US.
The former employees alleged that Musk’s team instructed staff to disable lights and “install locks that wouldn’t open during an emergency at employee bedrooms at 1355 Market St., violating building codes”.
Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the city’s Department of Building Inspection,...
The lawsuit from six employees alleged that Musk’s team “knowingly broke local and federal laws,” reports San Francisco Chronicle.
They are seeking severance and punitive damages for “flagrant bad faith”.
“Twitter’s new leadership deliberately, specifically, and repeatedly announced their intentions to breach contracts, violate laws, and otherwise ignore their legal obligations,” the six former employees alleged in a lawsuit filed in the Delaware federal court in the US.
The former employees alleged that Musk’s team instructed staff to disable lights and “install locks that wouldn’t open during an emergency at employee bedrooms at 1355 Market St., violating building codes”.
Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the city’s Department of Building Inspection,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New York, May 19 (Ians) Elon Musk’s personal lawyer has sent a letter to Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, accusing the tech giant of violating Twitter’s developer agreement for an extended period of time.
Musk’s personal lawyer Alex Spiro said in the letter sent on behalf of Twitter that their recent review of the tech giant’s activity on the Microsoft Apps indicates that “Microsoft may have been in violation of multiple provisions of the Agreement for an extended period of time”.
Microsoft integrated eight separate Twitter’s APIs with its products like Xbox, Bing search and its ads platform.
By registering and using these eight Twitter Api apps, the company agreed to comply with Twitter’s Developer Agreement and Policy.
Microsoft Apps accessed Twitter’s APIs over 780 million times and retrieved over 26 billion tweets in 2022 alone, according to the letter.
“Indeed, for one of the Microsoft Apps,...
Musk’s personal lawyer Alex Spiro said in the letter sent on behalf of Twitter that their recent review of the tech giant’s activity on the Microsoft Apps indicates that “Microsoft may have been in violation of multiple provisions of the Agreement for an extended period of time”.
Microsoft integrated eight separate Twitter’s APIs with its products like Xbox, Bing search and its ads platform.
By registering and using these eight Twitter Api apps, the company agreed to comply with Twitter’s Developer Agreement and Policy.
Microsoft Apps accessed Twitter’s APIs over 780 million times and retrieved over 26 billion tweets in 2022 alone, according to the letter.
“Indeed, for one of the Microsoft Apps,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have been dropped, but New Mexico prosecutors said the decision doesn’t absolve the actor of criminal liability and that there will be further investigation that could lead to new charges.
The decision is the latest setback for the prosecution in a closely watched case over set safety. After the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office charged armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin with two counts each of involuntary manslaughter, an amended complaint was filed downgrading the charges. The move, which significantly reduced their possible prison time to 18 months if convicted, came after lawyers for the actor and producer of the low-budget Western argued that their client was unconstitutionally charged with violating a recently amended firearm enhancement statute that didn’t exist at the time of the incident. A month later, new special prosecutors were appointed...
The decision is the latest setback for the prosecution in a closely watched case over set safety. After the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office charged armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin with two counts each of involuntary manslaughter, an amended complaint was filed downgrading the charges. The move, which significantly reduced their possible prison time to 18 months if convicted, came after lawyers for the actor and producer of the low-budget Western argued that their client was unconstitutionally charged with violating a recently amended firearm enhancement statute that didn’t exist at the time of the incident. A month later, new special prosecutors were appointed...
- 4/21/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
”This decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal culpability and charges may be refiled.”
Update: Rust prosecutors have dropped involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin but are continuing the investigation and warned they may refile charges.
Special prosecutors special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis issued the following statement n Thursday evening: ”Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander “Alec” Rae Baldwin, III.
”Consequently, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and on the facts and...
Update: Rust prosecutors have dropped involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin but are continuing the investigation and warned they may refile charges.
Special prosecutors special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis issued the following statement n Thursday evening: ”Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander “Alec” Rae Baldwin, III.
”Consequently, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and on the facts and...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Updated with special prosecutor statement after Previous Exclusive: Despite a heady day of news about special prosecutors in New Mexico planning to drop criminal charges against Alec Baldwin for his role in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in 2021, the actor and producer may still face charges.
The special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, released a statement late Thursday regarding the decision to drop his charges, saying they may be refiled after “further investigation.”
“Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander “Alec” Rae Baldwin, III. Consequently, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and on the facts and evidence turned over by law enforcement in its existing form. We therefore will be dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charges against Mr. Baldwin to conduct further investigation.
The special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, released a statement late Thursday regarding the decision to drop his charges, saying they may be refiled after “further investigation.”
“Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander “Alec” Rae Baldwin, III. Consequently, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and on the facts and evidence turned over by law enforcement in its existing form. We therefore will be dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charges against Mr. Baldwin to conduct further investigation.
- 4/21/2023
- by Dominic Patten and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Update [8:14 Et] With Statement from Special Prosecutors: Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin in the ongoing “Rust” case will be dropped imminently, special prosecutors in New Mexico confirmed in a statement to IndieWire.
Prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, who were appointed to the “Rust” case after District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies recently stepped away from the prosecution, said that “new facts” that came to light demanded further investigation ahead of a planned preliminary hearing on May 3, resulting in them dropping involuntary manslaughter charges. However, they stressed that this doesn’t close the book on it, and a follow-up investigation remains ongoing.
Additionally despite an earlier media report saying otherwise, an involuntary manslaughter charge against former “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed remain unchanged.
“Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander ‘Alec’ Rae Baldwin,...
Prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, who were appointed to the “Rust” case after District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies recently stepped away from the prosecution, said that “new facts” that came to light demanded further investigation ahead of a planned preliminary hearing on May 3, resulting in them dropping involuntary manslaughter charges. However, they stressed that this doesn’t close the book on it, and a follow-up investigation remains ongoing.
Additionally despite an earlier media report saying otherwise, an involuntary manslaughter charge against former “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed remain unchanged.
“Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander ‘Alec’ Rae Baldwin,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Spokesperson for Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office had not commented at time of writing.
Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in relation to the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins are expected to be dropped, according to the actor-producer’s lawyers.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
A spokesperson for Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office had not replied to a request for a comment at time of writing.
Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in relation to the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins are expected to be dropped, according to the actor-producer’s lawyers.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
A spokesperson for Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office had not replied to a request for a comment at time of writing.
- 4/20/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Alec Baldwin has thanked his wife and lawyer after prosecutors dropped charges against him over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust.
The move by New Mexico officials came just over two months after the Hollywood star was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 death.
Mr Baldwin took to Instagram several hours after the announcement to post a picture of himself hugging his wife Hilaria Baldwin.
“I owe everything I have to this woman,” he wrote in the caption, as well as thanking lawyer Luke Nikas.
Hutchins, 42, was shot and killed on 21 October 21 during filming for the movie at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.
Mr Baldwin was rehearsing for a scene with a gun in his hand when it went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
The Oscar-nominated actor has denied ever pulling the trigger of the pistol,...
The move by New Mexico officials came just over two months after the Hollywood star was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 death.
Mr Baldwin took to Instagram several hours after the announcement to post a picture of himself hugging his wife Hilaria Baldwin.
“I owe everything I have to this woman,” he wrote in the caption, as well as thanking lawyer Luke Nikas.
Hutchins, 42, was shot and killed on 21 October 21 during filming for the movie at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.
Mr Baldwin was rehearsing for a scene with a gun in his hand when it went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
The Oscar-nominated actor has denied ever pulling the trigger of the pistol,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Graeme Massie
- The Independent - Film
Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins earlier this year, but Deadline reports that those charges will be dropped.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” said Alec Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro in a statement. If convicted, Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months in prison. The actor has maintained that he did not pull the trigger of the Colt .45 that killed Hutchins on the set of Rust and had no clue that the gun had contained a live round. Prosecutors have said that Baldwin shouldn’t have assumed the gun was safe, as the “first rule of gun safety is never to point a gun at someone you don’t intend on shooting.“
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“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” said Alec Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro in a statement. If convicted, Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months in prison. The actor has maintained that he did not pull the trigger of the Colt .45 that killed Hutchins on the set of Rust and had no clue that the gun had contained a live round. Prosecutors have said that Baldwin shouldn’t have assumed the gun was safe, as the “first rule of gun safety is never to point a gun at someone you don’t intend on shooting.“
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- 4/20/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” Baldwin’s attorneys said Thursday.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
Read More: Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Sets Date To Resume Production
Prosecutors didn’t immediately comment on the case. It wasn’t immediately clear whether charges could be refiled.
Baldwin also shared a post on Instagram saying he ‘owed’ everything to his wife Hilaria Baldwin and his attorney Luke.
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A post shared by Alec Baldwin (@alecbaldwininsta)
Baldwin and the film’s weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting.
“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.
Read More: Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Sets Date To Resume Production
Prosecutors didn’t immediately comment on the case. It wasn’t immediately clear whether charges could be refiled.
Baldwin also shared a post on Instagram saying he ‘owed’ everything to his wife Hilaria Baldwin and his attorney Luke.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Alec Baldwin (@alecbaldwininsta)
Baldwin and the film’s weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting.
- 4/20/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
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