Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit against New Mexico officials, including special prosecutor Kari Morrissey and District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, alleging malicious prosecution, defamation, and civil rights violations in connection with the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.' Baldwin claims the prosecutors mishandled evidence and sought to scapegoat him for political reasons. The lawsuit follows the dismissal of manslaughter charges against Baldwin in July 2024, where evidence mishandling was cited as a major issue.