Alec Baldwin shares 'Rust' crew member's post calling claims of unsafe working conditions 'bulls***'

[OkieGirl]

I don't see how either Baldwin or his legal team can argue the point of whether the production environment was unsafe

Even ignoring or minimizing the complaints of the professionals who walked off the production, the fact that someone was shot and killed due to negligent behavior is de facto evidence that it was an unsafe production environment

This is usually my first 'check box' on the "Safe/UnSafe Test". Did someone die? Yes = Unsafe

 

[actaeon277]

 

[bwframe]

Alec Baldwin Sued by Rust Gaffer Who Claims Actor and Film's Producers Were Negligent with Firearms on Set

Alec Baldwin has been sued by a Rust gaffer who claims the actor, the film's producers and others were negligent with firearms on the set of the movie

people.com

 

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Alec Baldwin Hires Los Angeles Attorney for ‘Rust’ Civil Suits

Alec Baldwin has engaged the services of Aaron S. Dyer of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman for civil suits related to the "Rust" shooting.

variety.com

 

[KellyinAvon]

Alec Baldwin Hires Los Angeles Attorney for ‘Rust’ Civil Suits

Alec Baldwin has engaged the services of Aaron S. Dyer of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman for civil suits related to the "Rust" shooting.

variety.com

Dyer previously defended “Girls Gone Wild” creator Joe Francis, who had been charged with racketeering and child pornography, as well as astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who punched a conspiracy theorist who insisted the moon landing was fake. Aldrin was not charged.

 

[hopper68]

 

[Jaybird1980]

Wait a min. They need someone on set to monitor weapon safety
Doesn't this person already exist? Possibly goes by a name like... Armorer?

Geez, more like they want a fall guy in place next time some jacka** does something stupid. Accept no responsibility is the name of the game.

 

[Leadeye]

Since other thread is dead, I'll post here.

I think the state is too involved when incidents occur between people such as this. State should be a mediator.

Laws and punishments exist, but the state was not harmed. A man and a woman were. If all three parties/estates can agree to settlement i don't see the value in prison time. Sure, put a charge in there to forbid firearm use. Put some clauses in a settlement agreement where he admits fault. But prison? Who does that help?

I believe he should be able to offer whatever to those he injured to right the wrong, and if they agree, then no jail time.

Same issue with the state that you have with Rittenhouse, the taking of life in any fashion is an act that the state reserves solely for itself. People can kill with the state's blessing, and even with it's encouragement, but if it is the individual's direction the state sees that as a usurpation of it's power and reacts accordingly. Leadership saw Rittenhouse as a vigilante and that's an anathema to them, Baldwin was an accident and will be seen as less hostile to state power.

 

[actaeon277]

Wait a min. They need someone on set to monitor weapon safety
Doesn't this person already exist? Possibly goes by a name like... Armorer?

Geez, more like they want a fall guy in place next time some jacka** does something stupid. Accept no responsibility is the name of the game.

Yup.
You beat me to it.

Maybe, they should hold the Producer responsible.

 

[Twangbanger]

So, you believe unionized industries...(snicker, excuse me)...should be able (snort, so sorry)...to basically operate workplaces...(cough)...as they see fit...(hoowee, bear with me here)...have all parties work it out with a handshake...(wheeze)...and the GOVERNMENT stay out of it?

 

[actaeon277]

So, you believe unionized industries...(snicker, excuse me)...should be able (snort, so sorry)...to basically operate workplaces...(cough)...as they see fit...(hoowee, bear with me here)...have all parties work it out with a handshake...(wheeze)...and the GOVERNMENT stay out of it?

That's just crazy talk

 

[Goodfoot]

Alec Baldwin shares 'Rust' crew member's post calling claims of unsafe working conditions 'bulls***'

"Rust" producer Alec Baldwin seems to defend on set conditions amid a slew of unflattering reports.

news.google.com

Seems like there is more going on here than meets the eye. With all the safety regs and OSHA this would almost be an impossibility. Doesn't take much digging to find out more.

 

[Mongo59]

Although Baldwin has the right to remain silent, he lacks the ability...

 

[russc2542]

Same issue with the state that you have with Rittenhouse, the taking of life in any fashion is an act that the state reserves solely for itself. People can kill with the state's blessing, and even with it's encouragement, but if it is the individual's direction the state sees that as a usurpation of it's power and reacts accordingly. Leadership saw Rittenhouse as a vigilante and that's an anathema to them, Baldwin was an accident and will be seen as less hostile to state power.

Another difference is Baldwin is already a strong advocate for gun control. "My eff-up is someone else's fault and the state should be able to prevent it by taking away everyone else's guns" while Rittenhouse is a rallying point for the opposite.

 

[drillsgt]

In a new interview he states he didn't pull the trigger, I guess single actions just cock themselves and pull the trigger, also for that scene I guess it didn't even require a gun be fired.

 

[actaeon277]

Didn't pull the trigger?
I guess he's counting on no one knowing how a single action works.

 

[actaeon277]

Also.. he cried?
Big deal. He's an actor. They ACT.

 

[1nderbeard]

In a new interview he states he didn't pull the trigger, I guess single actions just cock themselves and pull the trigger, also for that scene I guess it didn't even require a gun be fired.

"The gun just went off"

Says every ND'er ever.

 

[bwframe]

Alec Baldwin’s iPhone Sought By Police In ‘Rust’ Fatal Shooting Probe; Will “Cooperate With Authorities,” Actor’s Lawyer Says – Update

(Updated with statement from Baldwin’s lawyers) Almost two months after the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico set of low budget Western,…

deadline.com

 

[miguel]