Alec Baldwin, seen here in New York City on December 6, 2022, could face less prison time following a new development in the "Rust" shooting case.
Mandatory Credit:	Andrew Kelly/Reuters/FILE

Alec Baldwin, seen here in New York City on December 6, 2022, could face less prison time following a new development in the "Rust" shooting case.
Mandatory Credit: Andrew Kelly/Reuters/FILE

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Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case drops firearm enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin

The manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin relating to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" have been downgraded by prosecutors in New Mexico, which will reduce the prison time the actor could face in the death of the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.