Judge rules Baldwin co-producer role irrelevant to trial
A New Mexico judge ruled Alec Baldwin’s status as co-producer is not relevant to the involuntary manslaughter case over the Rust set shooting. The ruling excludes evidence about his producer duties while prosecutors argued it showed his knowledge and negligence on set.
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Baldwin
Halyna Hutchins
Marlowe Sommer
Erlinda Johnson
Luke Nikas
Alex Spiro
Dave Halls
Halls
Baldwin faces trial for fatal New Mexico on-set shooting
The case centers on Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over Halyna Hutchins’s death during a 2021 film shoot. Prosecutors seek to admit autopsy, police footage, and reactions while defense moves restrict references to past gun incidents and sympathy arguments. Also noted is director Willem Dafoe named Venice Biennale theater director and his evolving festival role.
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Lee
Marlowe Sommer
FBI
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Dafoe
Rome
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Wooster Group Theatre Company
New York
Scientist
Emma Stone
Bella
Yorgos Lanthimos
Tim Burton
Age talk and romance scams addressed by Dear Eric
Readers share concerns about ageism at work and a suspicious romance abroad. Experts advise documenting incidents, involving HR or leadership, and potentially seeking legal counsel under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Also cautioned is a cousin facing a potential romance scam with red flags and steps to verify and report fraud.
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Culture Marks
FBI
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Dear Abby Advice: Boundaries With In-Law Siblings
A reader from Pennsylvania asks if her sister oversteps by texting gifting and visiting her in-laws. Abby says in-laws may connect with anyone, but the writer should curb her obsession and consider therapy. the sister’s actions are not the reader’s problem unless the in-laws object. A separate letter asks how to revive old letter writing. Abby says it’s dying but acceptable if spouses are aware and receptive, and keeps keepsakes as valued memories.
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Smothered
Safe male birth control gel moves forward in trials
The NIH Contraceptive Development Program reports progress on Nesterone, a gel applied to the shoulders daily as a potential male contraceptive. In ENDO 2024 testing, over 200 men completed at least three weeks with 86 percent achieving effective contraception by week 15, with ongoing post-treatment health monitoring.
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Diana Blithe
Endocrine Society
Boston
Eunice Kennedy
Whitehead
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