Alec Baldwin sues over 'Rust' case, alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations

Bianca Popa

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Alec Baldwin Thursday sued Santa Fe's district attorney and county commissioners for malicious prosecution and violation of New Mexico's Civil Rights Act over their failed criminal prosecution of the Rust actor. The suit alleges "deprivation of rights afforded by the Constitution and laws of the United States, malicious abuse of process, intentional spoliation of evidence, defamation, and violation of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act." Advertisement It alleges prosecutors,