Overview
- Special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, 1st Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, and Santa Fe deputies removed the reinstated case on Tuesday, with their attorney noting Baldwin’s non-residency and federal claims.
- Baldwin can oppose the removal and ask a judge to return the lawsuit to New Mexico state court.
- Baldwin’s complaint alleges malicious prosecution and asserts he was made a “celebrity scapegoat” under intense media pressure.
- The criminal involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin was dismissed during his July 2024 trial after the judge found prosecutors withheld potentially helpful evidence.
- The civil case was briefly tossed for inactivity before being reinstated, and the officials Baldwin sued have denied his allegations.