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Baldwin and 'Rust' armorer to face manslaughter charge over shooting

13 Sept 13:41 Key points summarised by AI

Alec Baldwin and 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will face involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film's set in October 2021.
Prosecutors allege a "criminal disregard for safety" and a "fast and loose" attitude on set led to live rounds being present and a prop gun discharging while Baldwin held it.
Both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed face up to 18 months in jail, with a potential five-year enhancement, while assistant director Dave Halls has agreed to plead guilty to negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Baldwin's attorney vows to fight the charges, asserting his client was assured the gun was safe, a sentiment echoed by Gutierrez-Reed's lawyers who dispute the investigation's findings.
The incident has intensified calls for stricter gun safety protocols in Hollywood, though the actors' union SAG-AFTRA defended actors' roles, and 'Rust' production is slated to resume with Hutchins' widower as an executive producer.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.