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The failure to disclose this evidence resulted in the judgedismissing the case with prejudice.
Heres how it happened.
Baldwins lawyers claim that the pop in of live ammunition matched the live bullet that killed Hutchins.
Teske turned over the ammo afterRustarmorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, 2024.
According to the defenses motion, authorities knew that Teske had information aboutRustset ammunition for years.
Kenney then sent this photo to the then-case detective.
The defense described this as a cover-up in the motion.
Baldwin was unaware of a risk that live ammunition had been brought to the set ofRust.
He insisted that the live ammo on set did not come from him.
There was never a question in my mind that I provided the live ammunition toRust, he said.
The judge asked: Was Ms. Morrissey part of that?
In a startling turn of events, Morrissey called herself to testify at the hearing.
I had no idea that it wasnt going to have the same case number.
Spiro then grilled Morrissey about her views of Baldwin.
You thought Mr Baldwin was a cocksucker?
Spiro asked, referring to an alleged comment to a witness.
She said she didnt recall saying that and without more information.
Did you call him an arrogant prick during a witness interview?
Morrissey said she didnt recall saying that.
They also argued that authorities were more concerned with nabbing Baldwin than they were thoroughly investigating the tragic incident.