Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to a new charge of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection to the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust .
The actor waived his right to an arraignment, according to New Mexico court documents. Baldwin previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in February 2023, but prosecutors in New Mexico ultimately dismissed the charges against the actor in April 2023 before he went to trial.
However, after new prosecutors were assigned to the case following the dismissal, a grand jury voted to revive the criminal case against Baldwin, and recommended one of two charges to prosecutors: Involuntary manslaughter due to negligent use of a firearm – which isn’t a felony – or involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspect, a fourth degree felony.
Baldwin was indicted in connection to the shooting for a second time on Jan. 19. If convicted, Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison.