TMZ/AP Composite The FBI has concluded that Alec Baldwin must have fired the gun normally on the set of "Rust" -- which took Halyna Hutchins ' life ... this according to a new report. ABC News published a bombshell story Friday, claiming to have obtained a copy of the forensic analysis report recently completed by the Bureau ... which was examining all facets of the fatal accident in a broader investigation to see if criminal charges are warranted. Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican Per ABC, citing part of the FBI report, the feds found that the revolver in question -- a single-action .45 Colt caliber F.lli Pietta -- could not have been fired without someone pulling the trigger ... a determination they made after conducting accidental discharge testing. Unclear if they did this testing with the same exact gun Alec used , or a separate but identical one -- but what the FBI notes in their reports is ... that gun, when working properly, … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin Must Have Pulled Trigger in ‘Rust’ Shooting, FBI Concludes
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‘Rust’ Gun Could Not Fire Without Trigger Pull, FBI Report States
Contradicting Alec Baldwin’s prior claims, the FBI forensic report on the Rust fatal shooting case claims that the gun used in the accident could not have been fired without pulling the trigger. Baldwin, the film’s producer and lead actor, shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set last year. He said he believed he was handling a “cold gun” without live ammunition. However, when the gun fired, a live bullet struck Hutchins, killing her. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was also wounded in the shooting. The FBI’s accidental discharge testing determined that .45 Colt (.45 Long Colt) caliber F.lli Pietta single-action revolver needed a trigger pull to fire. With the hammer in the quarter- and half-cock positions, the gun “could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger,” the report stated. It added that the gun could not detonate “without a pull of the trigger when the hammer was struck directly.” Such response is normal for this type of revolver, the report … [Read more...] about ‘Rust’ Gun Could Not Fire Without Trigger Pull, FBI Report States
EOne Chief Darren Throop Will Step Down At End Of Year
Darren Throop will step down from his role as president and CEO of eOne at the end of the year. Hasbro , which bought eOne for $4 billion in 2019, announced his departure this morning, indicating it would articulate a full transition plan before Throop’s exit becomes final. “Darren built a team with deep passion, creativity and talent and, on behalf of all of us at Hasbro, I thank him for his steadfast leadership,” Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks said. “Entertainment continues to be a cornerstone of our strategy. With over 200 projects in development across film, scripted and unscripted television, the eOne team is working on over 35 development projects for Hasbro brands. … Darren’s vision and legacy will be felt for years, and we wish him all the best in his next chapter.” Hasbro’s roster of properties includes Transformers, Magic, D&D, Peppa Pig, My Little Pony, Power Rangers and Play-Doh. Throop last year was also elected chairman of the board at Imax. His … [Read more...] about EOne Chief Darren Throop Will Step Down At End Of Year
New Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Shooting Findings Emerge as Actor Continues to Defend Himself
Ten months after Alec Baldwin shot and killed Halyna Hutchins while filming Rust in New Mexico, more details about the circumstances surrounding her death have emerged. In the past week, two new reports have provided additional insight into how the tragedy might have happened. On Monday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office released the medical investigator’s report, officially declaring the shooting an accident. “Review of available law enforcement reports showed no compelling demonstration that the firearm was intentionally loaded with live ammunition on set,” read the postmortem examination report, signed Aug. 9, and obtained by Rolling Stone . “Based on all available information, including the absence of obvious intent to cause harm or death, the manner of death is best classified as an accident.” Despite the OMI’s findings, prosecutors have not yet decided whether to file charges in the case, per the Associated Press . “This is the third time the New Mexico … [Read more...] about New Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Shooting Findings Emerge as Actor Continues to Defend Himself