Alec Baldwin to Face Civil Trial Over Alleged Negligence in ‘Rust’ Shooting

A judge has ordered Alec Baldwin to face a civil trial over allegations of negligence on the set of "Rust." Baldwin is accused of recklessly disregarding safety protocols by pointing a gun at the crew and pulling the trigger. The judge allowed claims for punitive damages, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress to proceed to trial. Baldwin's defense argued that he did not pull the trigger, but the judge rejected this claim.