State Sen. Cliff Pirtell, a Republican from Roswell is a strong advocate for guns rights and has handled firearms on film sets acting in minor roles for Western movies
The FBI conducted an accidental discharge test on the gun that ended up killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
Lawsuit filed by gaffer Serge Svetnoy claims general negligence after the fatal prop-gun shooting that killed the film's cinematographer and wounded its director.
The 65-year-old actor was previously charged in the same case one year ago in January 2023
Production has been halted on the film.
The sheriff's office says the investigation into the incident "remains open and active"