This is quite remarkable.  Alec Baldwin broke down in tears during court today because the trial judge dismissed the case against him.

Apparently, the prosecution received a box of live ammunition from a witness.  The ammunition was from the same lot used on the set of Rust.  That evidence strongly suggested the live ammunition that made its way on to the set came from the prop supplier, rather than from the film’s armorer.

The question has always been, how did live ammunition get into the gun on the set?  The prosecution team hid the evidence and never told the defense team, a clear Brady violation. [Print Media Report Here]  WATCH:

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As much as I dislike Alec Baldwin, this judge did the right thing.  The evidence was at the center of the prosecution and withholding it was a gross violation of ethical responsibility of the prosecution.  The charges should have been dismissed, and they were.

Right is right, even if nobody does it.  Wrong is wrong, even if everybody does it.  Using corrupt lawfare tactics and hiding Brady material is wrong.  The prosecution should be sanctioned.