The actor’s lawyers expressed concerns that the lawsuit could dredge up potentially incriminating info as prosecutors consider re-filing criminal charges
to proceed without delay, despite concerns from Baldwin’s legal team over how the lawsuit might influence potential criminal charges against the actor. reports, Judge Bryan Biedscheid rejected Baldwin’s motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit brought by threecrew members who claim cost-cutting measures put the cast and crew in danger. Baldwin’s lawyer, Robert Schwartz, said the court was putting the actor in an “unfortunate position” by moving forward with the case.
Schwartz argued that the lawsuit not only put Baldwin at risk of self-incrimination, but discovery, in the lawsuit would potentially dredge up evidence that prosecutors would be able to use if they decide to re-file criminal charges against the actor in the shooting death of cinematographer. “No protective order can protect him against that.
The judge, however, wasn’t swayed by Schwartz’s arguments, saying the court would consider Baldwin’s rights as the civil suit proceeded. It’s still unclear whether prosecutors will re-file criminal charges against Baldwin, though it’s possible a decision could be made in the next few weeks.’s requests for comment.
Baldwin was initially charged alongside armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed back in January, but lawyers for the pair successfully got theshooting took place . Then, both a special prosecutor and the Santa Fe County district attorney had to step down from the case, leading to the appointment of two new special prosecutors in March. In April, prosecutors decided to
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