Prosecuted for manslaughter, Alec Baldwin formally pleaded not guilty on Wednesday January 31 before the American courts more than two years after the fatal shooting which cost the life of the director of photography of his western,
Rust
.
The 65-year-old actor was expected in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing, but his defense waived his right to appear and sent a document saying he is pleading not guilty.
The actor, who faces up to 18 months in prison, denies pulling the trigger and has always maintained that he was assured that his weapon was harmless.