Alec Baldwin has had his involuntary murder case dismissed. This stems from a tragic incident that occurred on the Rust set in 2021. This legal reprieve could be short-lived, as Matthew Hutchins’, the widower of Halyna Hutchins who died in 2010, has hinted at a renewed legal action.

Brian J. Parish is the legal representative of Matthew Hutchins. He released a statement to saying that “we respect the court’s ruling.” We are looking forward to presenting the evidence before a jury to hold Mr. Baldwin responsible for his actions that led to the tragic death of Halyna. This statement suggests that the Hutchins’ family may be considering civil actions against the actor.

On Oct. 21, 2021 a prop gun handled by Baldwin fired a live bullet during a practice, killing Hutchins and injuring Joel Souza. Baldwin has maintained that he only cocked his hammer and did not pull the gun’s trigger. He claims that it discharged unintentionally.

Baldwin was initially charged in January 2023 with involuntary murder. If convicted, he could face up to 18-months imprisonment. Three days after Baldwin’s criminal trial began, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the charges, citing concerns about crucial evidence that was allegedly concealed.

The Hutchins Estate and Baldwin reached an agreement nearly two years ago to settle a lawsuit for wrongful death. In October 2022 the agreement included financial compensation to the Hutchins family, plans for an upcoming documentary on Halyna Hutchins and her work, as well as the continuation of “Rust”, with Matthew Hutchins serving as executive producer.

Matthew Hutchins, according to Deadline at the time of settlement, stated “I do not have any interest in engaging in recriminations, or attributions of blame (to Mr. Baldwin or the producers). We all believe that Halyna’s death was an accident. “I am thankful that the entertainment industry and producers have united to pay tribute Halyna’s final work.”

Sources close to the issue reveal, however, that the funds agreed upon settlement have not been paid on time, and payments are now significantly late, according to this outlet. The delay is due to ongoing disputes between Rust Film Productions and Chubb Insurance, as well complications caused by the withdrawal of New Mexico’s tax incentives which were supposed to fund a portion of the settlement.

The initial wrongful death suit, filed in February 20, 2022, was centered on safety concerns with the rust. The civil case in New Mexico remains open despite the settlement, and subsequent dismissal of criminal charges. Various parties continue to discuss liability and insurance issues, as reported by Deadline.

TMZ reported that a documentary film maker was following Baldwin during his Santa Fe legal proceedings. The individual is described as a documentary filmmaker who has been recording the actor’s interactions and movements, possibly for one of two Rust documents currently in production.

Rust, which began filming again in Montana this year, is facing an uncertain future. Deadline reports that despite the completion of the film, it has not yet found a distributor. The ongoing controversy is likely to influence potential buyers’ decision.

Melina Spadone, Rust’s attorney, commented to the AP in this month that “the denial of tax credit has disrupted these financial arrangements”, highlighting the complicated web of issues relating to settlement payments. The Hutchins’ family has renewed their legal interest as this complex story unfolds. This indicates that the search for justice in this case, despite dismissing the criminal case, is not over.