Alec Baldwin sues over 'Rust' case, alleging malicious prosecution, civil rights violations

10 Jan 2025, 14:15 by Doug Cunningham · UPI

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Alec Baldwin on Thursday sued Santa Fe's district attorney and county commissioners for malicious prosecution and violation of New Mexico's Civil Rights Act over their failed criminal prosecution of the Rust actor.

The suit alleges "deprivation of rights afforded by the Constitution and laws of the United States, malicious abuse of process, intentional spoliation of evidence, defamation, and violation of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act."