Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial Halted as Judge Considers Motion

Day 3 of Testimony Ends Abruptly

Baldwin Faces Up to 18 Months in Prison

The manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin came to an unexpected pause on Friday as the judge halted testimony and sent the jury home for the day. The judge is currently considering a motion that could potentially impact the outcome of the trial.

Baldwin is facing up to 18 months in prison if convicted of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. Prosecutors have painted Baldwin as reckless and irresponsible in their opening statements, while the defense has presented a different version of events, portraying the actor as an innocent victim.

The judge has not yet disclosed the nature of the motion under consideration, but legal experts speculate that it could relate to the admissibility of evidence or the instructions to be given to the jury.

The trial is scheduled to resume on Monday, and the outcome of this motion could significantly alter the course of the proceedings.