Such a bullshit decision by the judge. The "evidence" in question had no relevance to any elements of the charge.
Baldwin recklessly aimed a gun at two people, cocked it and pulled the trigger. Where the bullets that were loaded into it came from its irrelevant. His reckless actions lead directly to the death of one person and wounding of another.
My suspicion, given the shenanigans of the defence lawyers in this case, is that they deliberately laid a trap for the prosecution. They clearly knew of the supposed surprise "evidence", which should negate the Brady violation, and it would seem to me that they might have had some part in its creation. Why would someone just turn up with evidence several years after the event (and after the Giuterez trial had finished).
Not sure if the prosecution will appeal the dismissal though. They should, Baldwin should serve jail time for his actions.
It is bullshit. I'm sure this was purposefully orchestrated to dismiss with prejudice in order to give Baldwin a get out of jail free card.
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