Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Trial Begins With Clashing Views of a Fatal Shooting
In opening statements, prosecutors portrayed Mr. Baldwin, on trial for manslaughter, as reckless in a fatal shooting on a film set. The defense said other crew members were responsible for gun safety.
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