The decision wasupheld in October, but the special prosecutor handling the case said they planned to appeal.
(The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning Baldwin couldnt be charged again if the appeal failed.)
Baldwins lawyers, Alex Spiro and Luke Nikas, called the final dismissal a vindication.
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The rule of law remains intact in New Mexico, they said.
He also addressed misconceptions that hes profiting off of the film.
Its always going to be overshadowed by this.
I was sent a rough cut early on, before everything got a little more sticky and difficult.
So I havent seen the film.
But, again, I hope the film is released, that it comes out.
That it makes its money back for its investors.
You never want these people who believed in your project to be left high and dry.
This has always been about seeking justice for Halyna Hutchins, Morrissey said in a statement.
