Alec Baldwin is asking a federal judge to remove legal immunity from Santa Fe prosecutors and law enforcement in his civil lawsuit, alleging malicious prosecution after his criminal manslaughter trial was dismissed in the summer of 2024.
Background of the Case
The dismissal came after a judge ruled that key evidence had been mishandled and withheld from the defense. Baldwin’s attorneys submitted an 18-page court filing asking the judge not to shield those named in the lawsuit, including Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey, First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, and the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.
Baldwin’s legal team accuses the defendants of coordinating to secure what they call ‘a groundless indictment,’ shaping the investigation to target Baldwin, hiding or destroying evidence, and presenting false testimony.
Santa Fe County and the other defendants argue they cannot be sued because they were acting in their official capacities. The next steps in the case depend on the judge’s decision, which will determine whether the lawsuit is dismissed entirely or if parts of it proceed.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
