Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit against New Mexico officials reinstated amid settlement talks
By Sasha Lenninger
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KOAT) — Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit against New Mexico officials, including the special prosecutor, the Santa Fe district attorney and the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office, has been reinstated after being dismissed due to inactivity, with both parties now reportedly in settlement discussions.
Baldwin broke down in tears last July when a judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against him, which could have resulted in an 18-month prison sentence. The judge dismissed the case with prejudice.
Following the trial, Baldwin filed a lawsuit claiming malicious prosecution and mishandling of evidence.
Legal expert John Day commented on the situation, saying, “Remember the Alec Baldwin train wreck prosecution, which resulted in a judge throwing out all criminal charges against him based on misconduct by the prosecution and law enforcement. Baldwin responded by filing a civil lawsuit seeking monetary damages.”
The civil suit was initially dismissed due to there being no activity in the court file for over 180 days but was refiled in August and reinstated by a judge in September.
“What it looks like is both sides are having settlement discussions as far as maybe resolving the case short of going to trial, which is not unusual in big civil cases,” said Day.
Day also mentioned that the state is considering resolving the lawsuit through a payment to Baldwin, suggesting it could be due to the payment being cheaper than going through a civil trial.
According to court documents, the state has requested that the civil suit be moved to federal court.
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