I don’t think the charges as the shooter will stick. Even with anecdotal evidence of other actors checking the gun (although that’s very smart of them). They are not required to know the difference between a live gun or not, although it seems reasonable to ask to have it shot first in front of you (which will likely be part of the protocol going forward).
As a producer definitely guilty IMO, same with the Armourer for sure. Interesting the AD plead to that lesser charge. Could have been something offered to Baldwin as well perhaps but stood firm on innocence. The AD is in the rank of responsibility, but also in deference to the paid expert. But it’s their job to make sure protocols are followed, which obviously didn’t happen.
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