Alec Baldwin files to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge in Rust shooting

Actor’s lawyers call the charge ‘an abuse of the system’ and accuse prosecutors of ‘violating nearly every rule in the book’ ahead of July trial

Alec Baldwin’s lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor, accusing prosecutors of “violating nearly every rule in the book” in acquiring the indictment.

Among the claims, it is alleged the state prosecutors violated court orders by disclosing information to the media, and gave the grand jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter that “unfairly stacked the deck against Baldwin”.