.. had been modified with a new trigger in a way that could have made a misfire more likely.
I kind of focused on this part of the statement. Again, its from the LA Times, not directly from the prosecutor on the case.
"More likely to misfire".....
Either a complete misunderstanding of the definition of what a misfire is, or yet another "red herring"...
Even internet dictionaries define "misfire" as a FAILURE to fire. The gun in Baldwin's hands did not misfire. It FIRED. Result was a tragic death and a second person wounded. So, any argument involving the likelihood of the gun misfiring is due to an aftermarket trigger is specious. Superficially plausible, but WRONG....
Where an uber light trigger pull can have a bearing is that a very light trigger pull can result in the trigger being pulled before the shooter intends for the gun to fire. Absent mechanical failure (and we're relying on "leaks" from the FBI report about that) the trigger MUST be pulled after the hammer is at full cock, or the gun does not fire.
Baldwin says he didn't pull the trigger. I'm sure HE believes that. I think he believes he didn't pull the trigger because he doesn't remember doing it and since he doesn't remember doing it, he must not have done it. As I see it, this is also specious. Or, he could remember doing it, and simply be lying...
Perhaps my
opinion is colored by what was reported to be the first thing he said after the shot was fired.
It wasn't, "What happened???" It wasn't "Is she ok?" It wasn't "call 911" (or the medic or first aid,) or anything like that.
It was (reportedly) "I didn't pull the trigger!"
(if true) it kind of shows me where his personal priorities are, his first concern seemed to be not over what happened, or was anyone hurt, but his personal CYA.
That Baldwin may have violated SAG rules is therefore moot since the DA doesn't think they have enough other evidence for a conviction.
I would point out that the DA has not said that, yet. The DA did NOT say charges have been dropped because they believe they do not have enough evidence for a conviction. That may, ultimately, be true, but, its not true YET.