Hollywood star Alec Baldwin (63) shot the cameraman Halyna Hutchins (42) while filming the western “Rust”. How this could happen is still being determined.
What are the consequences of the accident for Baldwin?
Baldwin is said to have shot with such a “peacemaker” voltPhoto: Colt Defense LLC
Star lawyer Alexander Stevens (40) on BILD: “Basically, the law in the USA is similar to that in Germany: In theory, a conviction for negligent homicide or negligent serious bodily harm would be possible.”
But: “That only happens if you can accuse Baldwin of specific misconduct. That is highly doubtful. Because he hardly had to expect that there would be live ammunition in a prop gun on the set. “
And financially? “Basically there is insurance for that. They pay when it comes to negligence. “
Difference between blank cartridges and full cartridges
Both have a propellant charge (gunpowder) in a metal case. When the bolt hits the primer on the base, it explodes, driving the projectile as a “bullet” out of the case and weapon. Blank cartridges only have a cap made of easily destructible plastic to protect the powder from moisture.