The jury for Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” shooting trial was selected on Tuesday by special prosecutors and the actor’s legal team. Following a two-hour delay in the morning, the jury selection process commenced around 10:30 am local time.
A total of 12 jurors with four alternates were chosen to listen to the arguments regarding Alec Baldwin's potential guilt or innocence in the case of involuntary manslaughter.
The charges against the actor stem from the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021. The incident occurred when a gun Baldwin was handling discharged on the set of the movie “Rust” in a small church at the Bonanza Creek Ranch.
Jurors were instructed not to engage with the media and were asked to report to the courthouse at 8:30 am local time. Baldwin is currently facing one count of involuntary manslaughter, and if found guilty, he could face a sentence of up to 18 months in prison.
The prosecution and Baldwin’s legal team are scheduled to present their opening statements on Wednesday. Following this, special prosecutors will spend several days outlining the case against the actor.
