Alec Baldwin was seen getting into an altercation with a woman outside a New York City coffee shop on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The woman, known as Crackhead Barney, approached Baldwin and began questioning him about the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust in 2021. Baldwin initially ignored her, but she continued to question him, asking him why he killed Hutchins and why he didn’t get any jail time. Baldwin eventually punched the phone out of her hand, and she fell to the ground. She was not injured.
Baldwin later released a statement through his publicist saying that he was “provoked” by the woman and that he regretted punching her. He also said that he is “committed to addressing his anger issues.”
The incident has sparked a lot of discussion online, with some people criticizing Baldwin for his actions and others defending him. Some people have also questioned why the woman was not charged with a crime, as she is the one who initiated the altercation.
The incident is still under investigation, and it is not clear what charges, if any, will be filed. However, the incident has certainly damaged Baldwin’s reputation, and it is likely to have a negative impact on his career.
Here is a timeline of the events that led up to the altercation:
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October 21, 2021:
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is killed on the set of the film Rust after being shot by a prop gun that was being handled by Alec Baldwin.*
January 31, 2023:
A grand jury indicts Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Hutchins.*
March 15, 2023:
Baldwin’s attorney files a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing that the prosecution’s case is “fatally flawed.”*
April 19, 2023:
Baldwin is involved in an altercation with a woman outside a New York City coffee shop. The woman questions him about the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins, and Baldwin punches the phone out of her hand.It is unclear what will happen next in the case. However, the incident is sure to continue to be discussed in the media and online for some time to come.
