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Congress to settle N.M. Vijayan’s debts

Congress to settle N.M. Vijayan’s debts

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The Congress leadership has decided to resolve issues related to mounting debts of deceased party functionary N.M. Vijayan. After Vijayan’s family members were reportedly denied permission to meet Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday (May 4), they told the media that party leaders who had earlier offered all support to them had not done anything more than releasing a sum of ₹10 lakh. Vijayan and his son Jijesh had died in December last year following an alleged suicide attempt. Vijayan reportedly incurred debts following a fund-raising programme for the party. As treasurer of the Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC), he was allegedly forced to heed demands from some party leaders in the district and to be part of an alleged job scam. Vijayan’s debts reportedly amounted to over ₹2.5 crore, and the family claimed that they had raised the issue with senior Congress leaders, but to no avail. Wayanad DCC president N.D. Appachan, one of the accused in the case, had said on Sunday that the party would settle some of the debts, especially those …

Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a scheduled court hearing Friday. HT Image The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Baldwin, a lead actor and co-producer on the Western “Rust,” has pleaded not guilty to the charge and his attorneys have urged dismissal. They have argued that prosecutors flouted the rules of grand jury proceedings to divert attention away from exculpatory evidence and witnesses. The involuntary manslaughter charge carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison. During rehearsal, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and injuring Joel Souza, the director. Baldwin has maintained that he pulled back the gun’s hammer, but not the trigger. …

US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands. HT Image The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland marks the first disbursement from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside of the Colorado River system. While pressures on the Colorado River have dominated headlines, Haaland and others acknowledged that other communities in the West — from Native American reservations to growing cities and agricultural strongholds — are experiencing the effects of unprecedented drought. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Water users and managers can’t afford to waste one drop, Haaland said, sharing the advice her own grandmother used to give when she and her cousins would carry buckets of water to their home at Laguna Pueblo for cooking, cleaning and bathing. “She was …

Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Thursday to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” HT Image The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to the charge. His attorneys in a new court filing accused prosecutors of “unfairly stacking the deck” against Baldwin in grand jury proceedings that diverted attention away from exculpatory evidence and witnesses. That prevented the jury from asserting their obligation to hear testimony from director Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting while standing near Hutchins, as well as assistant director and safety coordinator Dave Halls and props master Sarah Zachry. “The grand jury did not receive the favorable or exculpatory testimony and documents that the …

Jury hears closing arguments in trial of armorer over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury would soon weigh whether a movie weapons supervisor should be held to blame in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal on the set of a Western movie, as attorneys Wednesday delivered closing arguments in the trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. HT Image Gutierrez-Reed, a 24-year-old on her second feature film at the time of the 2021 shooting, has pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering at a trial in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The proceedings are a preamble to a likely trial against Baldwin scheduled for July on a single charge of involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty, was pointing a revolver at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Prosecutors say Gutierrez-Reed unknowingly brought live ammunition onto the set of “Rust” at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, where the rounds lingered for at least …

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin once again is staring down a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico. HT Image The lead actor and a co-producer on “Rust,” Baldwin pointed a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe when the gun went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here A new analysis of the gun opened the way for prosecutors to reboot the case, after dismissing an involuntary manslaughter charge last year. A new one-page indictment delivered by the grand jury Friday alleges Baldwin caused Hutchins’ death — either by negligence or “total disregard or indifference” for safety. Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicate they’ll fight the charge, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months. Here are some things to know about the case. Baldwin can …

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor. HT Image Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after receiving a new analysis of the gun that was used. They declined to answer questions after spending about a day and a half presenting their case to the grand jury. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicated they’ll fight the charge. “We look forward to our day in court,” said Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, defense attorneys for Baldwin, in an email. While the proceeding is shrouded in secrecy, two of the witnesses seen at the courthouse included crew members — one who was present when the fatal shot was fired and another who had walked off the set the day before due to safety concerns. Baldwin, …