Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin may soon find himself facing manslaughter charges. This development comes in the wake of new evidence surfacing in the tragic ‘Rust’ shooting incident that occurred on a movie set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October 2021.

The fatal incident resulted in the death of 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins and left 48-year-old Joel Souza injured.

Baldwin, who was initially charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, saw these charges dropped in New Mexico earlier this year. However, recent findings suggest the case is far from closed.

A comprehensive examination of the fired cartridge case and the operationally restored evidence revolver has shed new light on the incident.

According to Lucien Haag, a firearms expert, the fatal shooting was a result of the hammer being manually retracted to its fully rearward and cocked position, followed by the pull or rearward depression of the trigger.

Despite Baldwin’s repeated denials of pulling the trigger, Haag’s report suggests otherwise.

Haag’s analysis, which was heavily reliant on graphics and photography, concluded that the gun used by Baldwin on the set had not been modified. His findings led to a renewed call for a second analysis of the weapon.

The implications of these findings are significant, as they support the theory that Baldwin indeed pulled the trigger, leading to the fatal shooting.

Prosecutors are now considering refiling charges against Baldwin. Special prosecutor Morrisey stated on August 16, after the submission of Haag’s report, that charges against Baldwin are being considered.

However, he also made it clear that a final decision has not yet been made and that they won’t be pressured by anyone in this regard.

The handling of the Rust probe by local police and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has been a subject of criticism.

Whether the special prosecutors will move to refile charges against Baldwin, who faced numerous lawsuits in the past, remains uncertain even with the new report.

The potential manslaughter charges against Baldwin could have far-reaching implications. As we await further developments, one thing is clear – the tragic ‘Rust’ shooting incident continues to cast a long shadow over Baldwin’s career.