How To Watch Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial In New Mexico

Alec Baldwin is finally standing trial for involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico nearly three years after the customized Colt .45 he held on the set of the indie Western Rust shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March. She was also charged with evidence tampering, but the split verdict she received lowered the three-year prison sentence she faced; she is now serving 18 months in a New Mexico state prison.

Baldwin first appeared at Santa Fe’s First Judicial District Courthouse for the trial on Monday for a pre-trial hearing, followed by jury selection Tuesday.

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For details on how to watch Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial live, read on.

When does Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial start?

The trial began Tuesday, July 9, with the selection of the jury. Opening statements begin July 10. Court will gavel into session each day at 8:30 a.m. MT/7:30 a.m. PT.

How long is Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial?

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer aims to wrap up the process by July 19. The pool of jurors contained almost 80 people from which to select 12, plus alternates.

Where can I watch Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial?

Court TV will provide a live feed starting July 10. The network will also provide pool coverage to media outlets. Tuesday’s jury selection was not livestreamed.

The broadcasting network’s website will also have coverage of the trial’s developments.

Court TV also produced a 45-minute documentary special, The Case Against Alec Baldwin, that features phone calls to 9-1-1 on the day of the shooting as well as the aftermath of October 21, 2021.

What does Alec Baldwin face in the Rust trial?

The actor’s lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter involves negligent use of a firearm, in addition to a charge of involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspection. The jury only has to return one verdict on one count at the end of the trial.

Should Baldwin be found guilty, he could face up to 18 months in jail — dictated by the maximum New Mexico prison sentence — as well as $5000 in fines.

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