Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ prosecutors withdraw appeal in manslaughter case, officially ending it [Video]

Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” involuntary manslaughter case is officially over.

On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state’s notice of appeal against the actor.

“The appeal would have challenged the Court’s dismissal of criminal charges against Producer and Actor, Alec Baldwin which included involuntary manslaughter in the tragic shooting of Cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust on October 21, 2021,” per the press release.

The move to drop the appeal solidifies the decision by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer halfway through trial to dismiss the case on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.

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Baldwin’s attorneys, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas, shared a joint statement with The Hollywood Reporter.

“This was an unspeakable tragedy, but Alec Baldwin committed no crime.” 

“Today’s decision to dismiss the appeal is the final …