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Attorney Eric Faddis Breaks Down Alec Baldwin Rust Trial Opening Statements
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In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," former Felony Prosecutor and attorney Eric Faddis discusses the defense's arguments in the Alec Baldwin case concerning the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The defense, led by attorney Alex Spiro, contends that the responsibility for the incident lies with the armorer, who loaded a live bullet into the gun, and the first assistant director, Dave Halls, who failed to detect the live bullet and declared the weapon safe before handing it to Baldwin. The defense emphasizes that Baldwin, as an actor, relied on the assurances of safety from the crew and was focused on his role, not on checking the firearm. Faddis finds this argument compelling, noting that the prosecution faces a significant challenge in proving Baldwin's direct responsibility. The conversation highlights the complexity of assigning blame and the possibility of a hung jury, similar to the Karen Read case. Both Faddis and Brueski agree that reasonable doubt could lead to an acquittal or mistrial, given the equally plausible explanations from the defense and prosecution.
### Main Points
- The defense argues the armorer and first assistant director are responsible for the incident.
- Baldwin relied on the crew's assurances of the gun's safety and was focused on his role.
- The defense emphasizes the firearm should have been safe before reaching Baldwin.
- Faddis finds the defense's argument compelling, placing more responsibility on the crew.
- The prosecution has a challenging task proving Baldwin's direct culpability.
- Both sides present equally plausible explanations, raising the possibility of a hung jury.
- The discussion underscores the complexities of assigning blame in such incidents.
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#AlecBaldwin #HalynaHutchins #RustMovie #LegalDefense #MovieSetSafety #ReasonableDoubt #EricFaddis
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### Main Points
- The defense argues the armorer and first assistant director are responsible for the incident.
- Baldwin relied on the crew's assurances of the gun's safety and was focused on his role.
- The defense emphasizes the firearm should have been safe before reaching Baldwin.
- Faddis finds the defense's argument compelling, placing more responsibility on the crew.
- The prosecution has a challenging task proving Baldwin's direct culpability.
- Both sides present equally plausible explanations, raising the possibility of a hung jury.
- The discussion underscores the complexities of assigning blame in such incidents.
### Hashtags
#AlecBaldwin #HalynaHutchins #RustMovie #LegalDefense #MovieSetSafety #ReasonableDoubt #EricFaddis
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The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," former Felony Prosecutor and attorney Eric Faddis discusses the defense's arguments in the Alec Baldwin case concerning the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." The defense, led by attorney Alex Spiro, contends that the responsibility for the incident lies with the armorer, who loaded a live bullet into the gun, and the first assistant director, Dave Halls, who failed to detect the live bullet and declared the weapon safe before handing it to Baldwin. The defense emphasizes that Baldwin, as an actor, relied on the assurances of safety from the crew and was focused on his role, not on checking the firearm. Faddis finds this argument compelling, noting that the prosecution faces a significant challenge in proving Baldwin's direct responsibility. The conversation highlights the complexity of assigning blame and the possibility of a hung jury, similar to the Karen Read case. Both Faddis and Brueski agree that reasonable doubt could lead to an acquittal or mistrial, given the equally plausible explanations from the defense and prosecution.
### Main Points
- The defense argues the armorer and first assistant director are responsible for the incident.
- Baldwin relied on the crew's assurances of the gun's safety and was focused on his role.
- The defense emphasizes the firearm should have been safe before reaching Baldwin.
- Faddis finds the defense's argument compelling, placing more responsibility on the crew.
- The prosecution has a challenging task proving Baldwin's direct culpability.
- Both sides present equally plausible explanations, raising the possibility of a hung jury.
- The discussion underscores the complexities of assigning blame in such incidents.
### Hashtags
#AlecBaldwin #HalynaHutchins #RustMovie #LegalDefense #MovieSetSafety #ReasonableDoubt #EricFaddis
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Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
### Main Points
- The defense argues the armorer and first assistant director are responsible for the incident.
- Baldwin relied on the crew's assurances of the gun's safety and was focused on his role.
- The defense emphasizes the firearm should have been safe before reaching Baldwin.
- Faddis finds the defense's argument compelling, placing more responsibility on the crew.
- The prosecution has a challenging task proving Baldwin's direct culpability.
- Both sides present equally plausible explanations, raising the possibility of a hung jury.
- The discussion underscores the complexities of assigning blame in such incidents.
### Hashtags
#AlecBaldwin #HalynaHutchins #RustMovie #LegalDefense #MovieSetSafety #ReasonableDoubt #EricFaddis
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj
Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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