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The change in the case was prompted by a five-month investigation into the incident. A forensic expert's report concluded that the gun that killed Hutchins had been modified, raising questions about its safety and whether Baldwin could have accidentally fired it without pulling the trigger. This forensic assessment directly contradicts Baldwin's previous assertions that he did not pull the trigger.
The investigation's findings suggest that Baldwin did indeed activate the weapon at the moment it fired. An important aspect of the case is the firearm itself—questioned for possible mechanical issues and whether sufficient safety measures were in place on the set.