Alec Baldwin 'violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety,' says prosecutor in trial's opening statements
![Actor Alec Baldwin listens during his hearing in Santa Fe County District Court, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M. Baldwin is facing a single charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer. A man wearing a suit looks over his shoulder.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7259354.1720625474!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/aptopix-baldwin-set-shooting.jpg)
A prosecutor says Alec Baldwin "violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety" in opening statements at his involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico. Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson gave the prosecution's opening Wednesday.