Alec Baldwin still faces civil lawsuits from Halyna Hutchins' family after criminal case dismissed

Halyna Hutchins' family intends to pursue civil lawsuits to hold him accountable for her death on the set of "Rust."

Alec Baldwin may have been cleared of criminal charges in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," but he still faces the possibility of civil lawsuits from her family.

After the involuntary manslaughter charges were dismissed on Friday due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct, Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, expressed his intention to hold Baldwin accountable through civil court. His attorney, Brian Parish, stated that they look forward to presenting all the evidence to a jury.

While Matthew Hutchins had previously settled a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and the movie's producers, he claims that the settlement payments have not been received in a timely manner. This could lead to further legal action against the producers for breach of agreement.

Additionally, Hutchins' parents and sister, represented by attorney Gloria Allred, are determined to pursue their own civil lawsuit against Baldwin and the "Rust" production team. They believe Baldwin is responsible for Hutchins' death and intend to seek a jury trial unless a meaningful resolution is reached.

Baldwin has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he was unaware the gun contained live ammunition and that he did not pull the trigger. However, the civil lawsuits will likely delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident and could potentially hold him liable for damages.

Meanwhile, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of "Rust," was also charged with involuntary manslaughter and found guilty in March. She has since filed a motion to dismiss her case, citing the same misconduct that led to the dismissal of Baldwin's charges.

The legal battles surrounding the "Rust" shooting are far from over, and the civil lawsuits brought by Halyna Hutchins' family could significantly impact Alec Baldwin's future.