Arguments begin in Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ involuntary manslaughter case
Top Stories Tamfitronics First day comes to a closeSommer has sent the jury home as the first day of trial ends slightly ahead of schedule. A day of few revelations as trial kicks off Despite the high-profile nature of the case, the first day of Baldwin's trial has been relatively lackluster as the state's attorneys attempt to establish the investigative process following the "Rust" shooting. The first witnesses brought on by Johnson and Morrissey focused mainly on the law enforcement response to the scene, including how witnesses were questioned and evidence was collected. Baldwin's defense kept the cross-examinations relatively brief, often trying to shift witnesses away from Baldwin and onto the movie set's crew. Spiro repeatedly shifted responsibility for on-set safety to Gutierrez, the armorer, and Halls, the first assistant director. Opening statements hinted at...