Alec Baldwin Will Not Be Charged for Shooting ‘Rust’ Director Joel Souza

Alec Baldwin is not going to be charged with the taking pictures of “Rust Director” Joel Souza, regardless of the actual fact he was hit by the identical bullet the D.A. says was fired recklessly and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins … and now we all know why.

The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … there’s simply no crime in relation to the Souza incident.

The D.A. says the one option to characterize the taking pictures of Souza is an “unintentional battery,” and no such factor exists.  A battery requires intent, and even the D.A. says Baldwin had no intention to harm anybody. The case towards Baldwin is rooted in alleged recklessness.

There’s been a number of criticism towards the D.A. within the wake of the announcement Baldwin will probably be charged. Actor Douglas Stewart, who shot a scene in “Rust” earlier than the deadly incident, appeared on “TMZ Live” Friday and stated he is been on film units with weapons for many years, and NEVER has an actor checked the chamber of a gun … in reality, he says they’re prohibited from doing so.  Stewart says they depend on the consultants — the armorer.

If the case goes to trial, it is sure Baldwin’s legal professionals will argue the actor merely adopted long-standing customized, so that may on no account represent recklessness.

There’s additionally criticism the D.A. will probably be charging Baldwin due to his Executive Producer position within the film. Stewart says Baldwin was not working the present — his E.P. credit score was actually simply so he may get back-end earnings.