The special prosecutor in Alec Baldwin’s Rust shooting case has made the “difficult decision” to step down from her position.
The 64-year-old actor - who is facing involuntary manslaughter charges over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchens on the set of the production - previously filed a request asking the court to remove Andrea Reeb from her position, arguing her appointment was “unconstitutional” because she is a current member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, but the state lawmaker has now decided to walk away voluntarily to allow the prosecution to “focus on the evidence and the facts”.
The office of New Mexico’s First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies released a statement on behalf of Reeb, which read: “After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the Rust case.
“My priority in this case - and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career - has been justice for the victim.
“However, it has become clear that the best way I can ensure justice is served in this case is to step down so that the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts, which clearly show a complete disregard for basic safety protocols led to the death of Halyna Hutchins.