Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust.

The US actor is suing the defendants, including special prosecutor Kari Morrissey and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations.

Baldwin claims prosecutors were “blinded by their desire to convict [him] for all the wrong reasons”.

In a statement, Ms Morrisey said: “We look forward to our day in court.” BBC News has contacted Ms Carmack-Altwies for comment.