Alec Baldwin accused of ‘playing Russian roulette’ with gun days after ‘warning issued’
Actor Alec Baldwin has had a lawsuit filed against him by lawyer Gloria Allred, on behalf of the script supervisor of Rust, Mamie Mitchell. Speaking at a press conference in Los Angeles today, the attorney made a statement confirming that a lawsuit had been filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court, nearly one month after the tragic accident on the set of the film. The attorney stated that it was their opinion that “Mr Baldwin chose to play Russian roulette” with the firearm he was handed by the assistant director.
Speaking at the press conference, attorney Gloria Allred and the script supervisor of Rust made statements confirming the lawsuit against the actor.
Allred said: “Today we filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of our client Mamie Mitchell against actor, producer Alec Baldwin and numerous other producers of the movie Rust
“In our lawsuit, we allege that on October 21st 2021 Alexander Baldwin, Alec Baldwin, fired a loaded gun killing Halyna Hutchins, injuring Joel Souza and causing physical and emotional injuries to Mamie Mitchell, the script supervisor, standing in the line of fire when the gun went off.
“Days before the shooting there were warning signs that there were dangerous conditions relating to guns on the set.”
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Speaking about the incident last month, Alec took to social media to make a statement.
He wrote: “1- There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, a mother and deeply admired colleague of ours.
“I’m cooperating fully with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and -“
In a follow-up tweet Alec continued: “2- I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family.
“My heart is broken for her husband, their son and all who knew and loved Halyna,” Alec ended the post.
This included having “live ammunition allowed on to the set despite the fact that live ammunition is never to be used or brought onto any studio lot or stage”.
She also added that the gun was handed to the actor by the assistant director, when it should have been the “prop master or armourer” handling the firearm.
Allred went on: “Alec Baldwin knew that the gun shouldn’t have been given to him by the assistant director.
The attorney stated: “Alec Baldwin intentionally, without just cause or excuse, cocked and fired the loaded gun even though the upcoming scene to be filmed did not call for the cocking and firing of the firearm.
“In our opinion, Mr. Baldwin chose to play Russian Roulette with a loaded gun without checking it and without having the armorer do so.
Speaking on behalf of her client, Allred said that script supervisor Mamie was shocked, traumatised and “suffered physical and emotional harm” following the firing of the gun, for which they are seeking compensation.
Addressing the moment she heard an explosion on set, the script supervisor said that she was left “stunned” after the accident.
After hearing the “deafening loud gunshot,” Mamie then “heard someone moaning”.
When she turned around, she saw director Joel Souza was “falling backwards and holding his upper body”.
After turning the other way, she saw Halyna Hutchins “going down”, which was when she ran outside the set and called 911 for help.
“I have never seen anything like what happened on October 21,” Mamie added.
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