Alec Baldwin and El Dorado Pictures have taken legal action to pause civil lawsuit proceedings until the resolution of Baldwin's criminal case. The motion, filed amidst ongoing legal battles stemming from the tragic shooting incident on the set of "Rust," reflects the complex legal landscape surrounding the acclaimed actor.

Baldwin finds himself entangled in legal proceedings following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of "Rust" in 2021. Initially, prosecutors dropped charges against Baldwin, only to indict him on one count of involuntary manslaughter in January. The unexpected turn of events added a new layer of complexity to the case, prompting Baldwin and his production company to seek a delay in civil proceedings.

"Halyna's death was a horrific tragedy, and the legal proceedings surrounding it are understandably complex," remarked a spokesperson for Baldwin and El Dorado Pictures. "We believe it's prudent to await the outcome of Alec's criminal case before proceeding with civil matters."

The motion to stay civil proceedings highlights the interconnected nature of the legal challenges facing Baldwin. While the criminal case unfolds, the civil lawsuit represents another dimension of the aftermath of the "Rust" tragedy.

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