the final responsibility goes to the person holding the gun.

Yes, negligence and incompetence on the part of others was involved.

Sorry Alec, but it is what it is.

It was used in an expected way during the course of his job?

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(WEAPONs MASTERS) have both responsibility and full authority and are tasked with safety in the setting of "unreality"

And while I get annoyed at the constant ludicrous defenses of many defense lawyers-- including frequently MSNBC's consultant Danny Cevallos--, he has been clear with his assessment that this is a desire to "make a big splash" for local prosecutors against a big celebrity figure. I'd agree, but I think politics are more behind it. Alec Baldwin likely has many faults but for many--his liberal activism and celebrity are the ones that trouble them most

Baldwin accepted what is conventionally an honorary "producer" title, but in so doing he assumed civil liability for the production--including safety. As such he would be and IS civilly-liable. Criminally? NO.

to the point it was not a safe movie set.

Other staff had resigned in the weeks leading up to the death, in protest
for the lack of safety.

While I am aware that his "producer" title is a throw-away, mostly honorary label bigshot actors tend to get on many productions and are pretty meaningless, in this case, it is coming back to bite him. So perhaps it will send an important message to others. Even "honorary" producers have to take some responsibility for how the movie set adheres to basic worker safety.

But, criminally liable? No.

Yes I hope a message is sent.

Corners were cut for monetary gain. And someone was killed.

I guess we will find out if there is going to be a civil action.
Jury will give us an answer on the criminal side.