Preparedness
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charges Dismissed: New Evidence Shakes Rust Case
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In an unforeseen development that has rocked Hollywood, a New Mexico judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin, originally filed in relation to the tragic October 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust.” This incident resulted in the death of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and also caused injury to director Joel Souza.
Baldwin’s defense team had contended that the prosecution was concealing new evidence after failing to turn over said evidence to the defense. This evidence consisted of bullets, deemed pertinent to the case by the defense.
“The state is highly culpable for its failure to provide discovery to the defendant,” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stated in response to the defense’s argument.
Lead prosecutor Kari Morrissey testified that she did not believe the bullets held any evidentiary value, but Judge Sommer disagreed. She found that the late introduction of this evidence during the trial had negatively impacted the just conduct of the proceedings.
“The late discovery of this evidence during trial has impeded the effective use of evidence in such a way that it has impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings,” Judge Sommer declared. She further justified the dismissal, stating, “Dismissal with prejudice is warranted.”
Following the judge’s decision, Baldwin was seen shedding tears of relief. The dismissal signifies that no new charges can be brought against him relating to this incident. Had he been convicted, Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months behind bars.
Meanwhile, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the 24-year-old armorer who handed Baldwin the fatal weapon, was convicted of involuntary homicide in May for her involvement in Hutchins’s death. She was responsible for ensuring the safety of all ammunition and firearms on the set.
Gutierrez-Reed received the maximum sentence of 18 months in prison, a decision influenced in part by her perceived lack of remorse and derogatory comments about jurors recorded during the trial.
Throughout the proceedings, Baldwin consistently maintained his innocence. He has even gone on record stating that he didn’t pull the trigger.
“The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger. I would never point a gun at someone and pull the trigger on them, never,” Baldwin declared during a 2021 interview.
There were additional claims made by Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney that the tragic incident on the “Rust” set could have been an act of sabotage. The movie was already mired in controversy due to union worker protests over poor working conditions on the low-budget film.
This unfortunate event has sparked widespread discourse about on-set safety, and the dismissal of charges against Baldwin will undoubtedly add another layer to the ongoing conversation.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Because peace of mind beats panic every time
When a big storm’s coming, the news spreads fast. Shelves empty, gas stations fill up, and suddenly everyone’s buying bottled water like it’s gold. The truth is, once panic buying starts, it’s already too late. Real preparedness isn’t about fear it’s about peace of mind. The best time to get ready is when things still feel normal.
Here are ten simple, affordable items you can stock quietly now so you’re not scrambling later.
1. Water and Water Filters
Start with the basics: one gallon per person per day for at least three days. Keep bottled water handy, but also grab a small filter straw or purification tablets for backup. Clean water matters more than anything else when supplies run short.
2. Non-Perishable Food
You don’t need fancy freeze-dried meals. A few weeks’ worth of canned goods, rice, oats, peanut butter, and protein bars go a long way. Choose foods you actually eat, rotate them out as part of your normal pantry.
3. First-Aid Kit and Medications
Every home needs one. Bandages, antiseptic, gloves, and basic medicines like pain relievers and allergy pills can make a huge difference. If you take prescription medication, try to keep at least a few extra days’ supply on hand.
4. Flashlights and Extra Batteries
When the power goes out, light is everything. Stock a few small LED flashlights and a headlamp for hands-free use. Don’t forget extra batteries or a crank-powered option that never needs charging.
5. Portable Charger or Power Bank
Phones are lifelines during emergencies. Keep a charged power bank in your bag or car. Solar versions are great backups if you’re stuck without power for days.
6. Trash Bags and Zip Ties
Sounds simple, but trash bags are a survival essential. They can collect waste, store supplies, or even serve as ponchos or tarps. Pair them with a handful of zip ties one of the most underrated tools for securing gear or sealing openings.
7. Manual Can Opener
If your food storage depends on cans, make sure you can open them without electricity. A sturdy manual can opener can save you a lot of frustration (and hungry hours).
8. Multi-Tool or Pocket Knife
A good multi-tool replaces an entire toolbox in an emergency. Cutting rope, fixing leaks, opening packages you’ll use it more often than you think.
9. Basic Hygiene Supplies
Soap, toothbrushes, wet wipes, and feminine products often get overlooked. Staying clean keeps morale up and illness down, especially when running water isn’t guaranteed.
10. Emergency Cash
If card readers go down, cash is still king. Keep small bills in a waterproof envelope somewhere safe but easy to grab.
Final Thought
Preparedness isn’t about hoarding or panic, it’s about independence and calm. When something unexpected happens, the people who’ve planned ahead are the ones helping others instead of fighting for supplies.
📝 Starter Supply Checklist
☑ Water (1 gallon per person per day)
☑ Food for 3–7 days
☑ First-aid kit and medicines
☑ Flashlights + batteries
☑ Power bank or solar charger
☑ Trash bags + zip ties
☑ Manual can opener
☑ Multi-tool or knife
☑ Hygiene essentials
☑ Small cash reserve
Your kitchen drawer might just be the best survival kit you never built
You don’t need to live in the wilderness or have a fancy bug-out bag to be prepared for an emergency. Most people already own half the tools they’d need to survive they’re just scattered across kitchen drawers, garages, and bathroom cabinets. The secret is knowing what you have and how to use it creatively. Here are ten everyday items that can turn into life-saving tools when things go sideways.
1. Garbage Bags
A simple trash bag can do more than hold waste. Use it as a rain poncho, emergency shelter, ground tarp, or even a water collector. Heavy-duty contractor bags can be stuffed with leaves for insulation or turned into makeshift sleeping bags.
2. Aluminum Foil
Foil is basically metal in your pocket. Wrap it around food to cook over open flame, fashion it into a bowl or wind guard, or use it to reflect heat toward your shelter. You can even fold a small square into a mirror for signaling.
3. Shoelaces
Strong, lightweight, and easy to find. Shoelaces can tie gear, hang food from trees, fix broken zippers, or become makeshift tourniquets. In survival situations, cordage is priceless and you’re probably wearing some right now.
4. Bleach
Unassuming but powerful, regular unscented bleach can disinfect surfaces and purify water. Add just 8 drops per gallon of clear water, mix well, and wait 30 minutes. (If it smells faintly of chlorine afterward, it’s safe to drink.)
5. Coffee Filters
Coffee filters aren’t just for caffeine lovers. They make excellent pre-filters for dirty water, help start fires when dry, and can even work as disposable plates or wound covers. Lightweight and cheap, they’re worth tossing in any emergency bag.
6. Duct Tape
If something’s broken, duct tape can probably fix it. Patch holes, secure splints, seal windows, or twist it into rope. It’s waterproof, durable, and compact a survival MVP in any scenario.
7. Plastic Bottles
Empty water bottles are more useful than they look. Use them to carry and purify water, as makeshift funnels, or to store dry goods. Fill one with water and set it in sunlight for a few hours the UV rays can kill bacteria naturally.
8. Vaseline and Cotton Balls
Together, they’re an instant fire starter. Coat a few cotton balls in petroleum jelly and store them in a small bag. Even in rain, they’ll ignite easily and burn long enough to get a fire going.
9. Paper Clips
A tiny metal multitool. Paper clips can pick locks, fix zippers, clean small gear, or act as hooks and fish lures. They’re proof that even office supplies can have survival value.
10. Hand Sanitizer
Besides keeping your hands germ-free, sanitizer with alcohol doubles as fire fuel. A small squeeze on kindling makes damp wood catch flame faster. Keep a travel bottle in your car or pocket, it’s hygiene and ignition in one.
Final Thought
Survival isn’t about buying gear it’s about using what’s already around you. The next time you open a junk drawer, look again. You might not see a mess; you might see a ready-made emergency kit hiding in plain sight. Being resourceful isn’t just thrifty, it’s one of the best survival skills you’ll ever have.
It’s almost hard to imagine life without your phone. It’s your map, flashlight, camera, clock, and your link to everyone you care about. But imagine this: a long power outage, a road trip gone wrong, or a massive storm that knocks out towers and Wi-Fi. Suddenly that tiny glowing screen in your hand turns black and so does your sense of direction.
When your phone dies, it’s not just inconvenient. It can make you feel lost and cut off. But you can still stay connected and in control if you know a few old-school, low-tech tricks.
1. Go Old School: Know How to Use a Map and Compass
GPS has made traditional navigation a lost art, but it’s one of the most valuable survival skills you can learn. Keep a paper map of your local area or the places you travel often printed maps never run out of battery.
Learn to read topography lines, landmarks, and road grids. A basic compass is cheap and reliable. Even without one, you can find direction using the sun (it rises in the east, sets in the west) or at night by locating the North Star. Knowing these simple things can help you walk to safety when your phone can’t guide you.
2. Keep a Backup Way to Communicate
You don’t need a cell signal to reach people. A hand-crank or battery-powered radio can pick up local broadcasts for updates and weather alerts. For person-to-person contact, two-way radios (walkie-talkies) still work great over short distances they’re affordable and don’t rely on towers.
In group situations, establish meeting points ahead of time. If you’re separated, everyone should know where to regroup. Simple, clear planning beats panic every time.
3. Create a “No-Tech Contact Tree”
If your phone dies, do you actually know anyone’s phone number by heart? Most of us don’t anymore. Write down key contacts family, friends, doctors, and emergency numbers on a small card and keep it in your wallet or car.
Create a quick “contact tree” on paper: who to call, who they’ll contact next, and where to meet if lines are down. It doesn’t need to be fancy; even a handwritten plan keeps communication flowing when technology doesn’t.
4. Use Signals and Landmarks
If you can’t talk or text, visibility becomes your language. Bright colors, mirrors, or flashlights can signal for help during the day or night. Three short flashes of light, three blasts on a whistle, or three knocks on a wall, all are standard distress signals.
Learn to identify major landmarks like rivers, bridges, or towers. They help rescuers find you and guide you to safety.
5. Power Smart When You Can
If you get a chance to recharge, make it count. Keep a small power bank charged and ready in your bag or car. Switch your phone to airplane mode, lower brightness, and close background apps to stretch every percent of battery life.
Final Thought
Technology is amazing until it isn’t. Losing your phone doesn’t have to mean losing your sense of connection or safety. Real independence comes from knowing what to do when the tools fail. Think of it as digital detox with a survival twist: when the world goes quiet, the smartest thing you can do is stay calm, use your head, and rely on skills that don’t need a signal to work.
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Joe
July 26, 2024 at 11:18 am
He should off got jail time. People like her m that has money can buy there’ way out of going to jail.
Rat Wrangler
July 26, 2024 at 11:22 am
There are no requirements in Hollywood that actors must know how to handle the real weapons their props represent. Had there been such rules, then Mr. Baldwin would be guilty of violating that training. Mr. Baldwin was assured by two different people that the weapon he was handed was cold, indicating that it was a prop that could not fire a live round. Just because he was lied to does not mean he should bear responsibility for someone else’s actions, whether they were a mistake or not. If I were him, I would sue those who prepared the weapon, claiming that they purposely set him up to be charged and convicted of a crime he did not commit.
T. Bozet
July 26, 2024 at 11:44 am
Rank does have it’s privileges. Is anyone surprised at this outcome?
Luis
July 26, 2024 at 12:22 pm
From the beginning i stated that he was going to get away with this murder, remember he is part of the demoniac system that exists in Washington. Another DEMON CRAT that gets away with murder…
Jed Dunkin
July 26, 2024 at 1:47 pm
Anyone who is trained and competent knows that all responsibility lies with the person who has possession of the weapon. As a military veteran when handed a weapon I know to inspect the weapon and the ammunition to make sure the ammunition is correct and the weapon is in proper working condition regardless of who hands it to me. If this were a car accident it would be the driver at fault not the person who handed them the keys. I smell a rat here. Did Baldwin bring rich slide money or make promises to help the judge get into an acting job? This case needs further investigation by a non prejudice and competent investigator. Why does the woman loading the gun go to jail but not the shooter? This ordeal stinks to high heaven.
Don
July 26, 2024 at 2:48 pm
Just another commie judge from Calipornia is all I see. Baldwin is responsible for not checking the gun, then who pointed the gun AND pulled the trigger. Totally irresponsible like the judge…..or was the judge paid???
Gail Parker
July 26, 2024 at 10:07 pm
He is guilty regardless!! He was let off because he a Far Left Hollyweird Elite 👿
Joseph Kinge
July 26, 2024 at 11:14 pm
Why are real bullets EVER allowed on a movie set? Somebody bought them!!!!!
Chuck
July 27, 2024 at 4:55 am
The #1 rule of firearm safety that I learned as a child was “Don’t point a gun at a person.”. The corollary to that was ” Don’t point a gun at anything you don’t intend to shoot.”
There is also the rule that if someone hands you a firearm and tells you that it’s not loaded, you should OPEN it to make sure they really had checked it for ammo before they passed it to you.
I know Baldwin is very anti-gun, but being anti-gun doesn’t excuse a person from knowing basic firearm safety. The armorer who got the 18 month sentence was a scapegoat. She had little experience, and that was likely why she was hired for that job. She could be pushed around to do what Baldwin wanted.
There appear to have been many opportunities for live ammo to have introduced onto the set. Those should have been eliminated.
This incident should never have happened.
Don
July 27, 2024 at 11:36 am
Just another bought and paid for commie judge who needs disbarred. Baldwin and Baldwin alone was responsible for the shooting since he aimed the pistol AND pulled the trigger. I have to wonder how much the judge was paid for it.
Don
July 27, 2024 at 11:37 am
I didn’t know I’d already voted.