“It is not the actor’s job.
Why is it the actor?”
Behar later introduced political stances as a potential factor in the case.
Joy Behar suggests political conspiracy after Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ charges.ABC; Mike Coppola/Getty Images
I’m only saying this because Alec Baldwin is a target for Republicans.
They can’t stand him.
I’m not saying anything more than that," Behar said.
The Santa Fe District Attorney has announced a decision in the ‘Rust’ investigation.Courtesy of Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office; Fred Hayes/Getty Images
When the show returned from a commercial break, she corrected herself.
“Clarification [on] something I said last segment.
I get them mixed up sometimes.
So, sue me,” she joked.
EW has reached out to Reeb for comment.
“There were four other producers on the show who have not been charged on the movie.
That’s one question I have.
That’s the job of other people,” Behar said at the start of the conversation.
That’s it, so, I don’t really understand what this is about."
Behar then interrupted Haines: “But it is not the actor’s job.
Why is it the actor?
What are you supposed to do?”
We will fight these charges, and we will win."
Jason Bowles, Gutierrez-Reed’s legal representative, also released a statement.
“Hannah is, and has always been, very emotional and sad about this tragic accident.
But she did not commit involuntary manslaughter,” Bowles said.
