Update: Halyna Hutchins Family Retains Legal Counsel

Halyna Hutchins’ husband has retained legal representation and reportedly plans to file a wrongful death suit following the accidental shooting incident on the movie set of “Rust.” 

Hutchins was killed on the set of the indie-western in New Mexico on October 21 after actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun during rehearsal that he was told was “cold.” The cinematographer was killed and director Joel Souza was left wounded. In the wake of the tragedy, authorities are investigating the incident and whether or not criminal charges are in order for any of the parties involved. 
Meanwhile, a representative for Hutchins’ family confirmed to Newsmen on Wednesday that her husband, Matt, has retained the legal counsel of Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi with Brian Panish acting as lead lawyer. 
The statement noted that the lawyers did not plan to issue any official statement at this time regarding what their plans are in terms of any kind of legal case. However, the group’s website notes that they specialize in personal injury and wrongful death suits. 

Matt is a himself who works in corporate law. He also has a background in entertainment law.