Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set.

• Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the Director of Photography.
• Prosecutors previously dismissed charges against Baldwin who claimed he did not pull the trigger.
• An independent forensic test contradicted Baldwin's claim, suggesting the trigger had to be pulled.

During a rehearsal for 'Rust', a gun Baldwin was holding discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.

• Baldwin was rehearsing a scene when the gun discharged, resulting in Hutchins' death and Souza's injury.
• He has always denied responsibility, insisting he was told the gun was safe and had no live rounds.

Baldwin was first charged over a year ago, but charges were dismissed with new evidence about the gun's functionality.

• First charges against Baldwin were dismissed after evidence suggested the gun might fire without trigger action.
• Baldwin insisted on his lack of responsibility, citing his training never to point and pull the trigger.

Following a new forensic report, a grand jury has indicted Baldwin, and he now faces trial for involuntary manslaughter.

• A new forensic report led to a grand jury decision to indict Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter.
• The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, faces the same charge.

Hutchins' death has prompted calls for better safety on sets, with the Hutchins family seeking the truth about the incident.

• The film 'Rust' was completed in memory of Hutchins, and her family has welcomed the trials.
• Baldwin could face 18 months in prison if convicted; the case highlights significant safety concerns in the film industry.