So, aren't the industry "rules" that don't require competence or even awareness of safety rules and proper operation of an item setting the stage for just that sort of thing to happen?
well, this is news to me. Who said there was an aftermarket trigger in the gun?? Was that a direct statement in the FBI report?
Or was it one of the many things Baldwin's lawyers have said that did not turn out to be true??
Claims were made that the gun was broken (so Baldwin is not responsible)
Claims were made that the FBI had to repair the gun in order to test it (so Baldwin is not responsible)
Claims were made that the FBI damaged the gun during testing, so the actual condition of the gun at the time of the shooting cannot be determined (and so Baldwin is not responsible)
a claim was made that the gun Baldwin used had been destroyed (so condition of the gun at the time of the shooting could not be...and so Baldwin is not responsible...etc)
This last claim, that the gun was destroyed has been refuted by the State of New Mexico, who said that they have the gun, it was not destroyed and Baldwin's legal people can examine it at any time they wish to make an appointment....
Now, what's the latest? Aftermarket trigger?? (so Baldwin is not responsible??)
The thought occurred to me that since there is a statement from the DA about new information that needs to be investigated, then dropping the charges NOW, is possibly a wise move. Doing this avoids the possibility that a request for delay might not be approved, and avoids the possibility of a judge tossing the case out (for good) because the prosecution was not fully ready.....
This COULD BE a tactic to allow the DA the time needed for full investigation of the "new evidence" without the time pressure of a set court date, and the allegation that delaying the court date would be denying Baldwin his right to a "speedy trial".
I am hopeful that when things are fully investigated charges will be reinstated, the case will go to court and the DA will nail the lid shut on the matter in such a way that it stays shut.
THIS has been my point of view all along.