 Starting today, the jury will be chosen that decides Alec Baldwin's fate. Was he responsible for the shooting death of Helena Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust, pointing a gun at her during rehearsals that, for some still unknown reason, had live bullets in it? The gun fired. Hutchins was killed. Baldwin telling ABC News in 2021, the gun went off accidentally. I would never point a gun at anyone and pull a trigger at them, never. Baldwin maintains his innocence. The trial is scheduled for 10 days. Baldwin faces a possible 18-month prison sentence if convicted.