A special motions hearing in the 'Rust' movie set shooting trial took an unexpected turn when Alec Baldwin's attorney, Alex Spiro, accused special prosecutor Kari Morrissey of misconduct in the courtroom. Spiro alleged that Morrissey was signaling witnesses while they were on the witness stand, based on an email he received the night before the hearing.
Spiro informed Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer about the alleged misconduct and mentioned that he had a photograph as evidence, which he intended to submit to the court. He emphasized the high-pressure nature of the case and expressed his concerns about the integrity of the proceedings.
Furthermore, Baldwin's legal team had previously filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, claiming that the prosecution had acted unethically and withheld crucial evidence from the grand jury. The court documents stated that this behavior amounted to an abuse of the system and infringed upon Baldwin's rights.
Despite these arguments, Judge Sommer denied the motion to dismiss the indictment, indicating that the court was not swayed by the defense's claims. The developments in the courtroom underscored the intense scrutiny and legal maneuvering surrounding the high-profile case.
