Legal experts weigh Alec Baldwin's risky ABC News interview

The decision to speak on national television during an active criminal investigation, and amid two civil lawsuits, was a highly risky tactic that could compound problems for Baldwin.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 4, 2021 Legal experts on Alec Baldwin's risky ABC News interview: 'It's really a no-upside situation' Baldwin's decision to speak on national television during an active criminal investigation into the 'Rust' shooting was highly risky, legal experts said. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Britney Spears vents her frustrations in skit about what she experienced in therapy Britney Spears is definitely in charge of her own social media these days, and she's letting her feelings fly. Therapists, this one is aimed at you. SHARE       READ MORE BTS inspires its ARMY to show off fan-made fashions at SoFi Stadium Whether it's making their own high-end, unofficial merch or just dressing like them, BTS fans at SoFi show their love for the group with style. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: An eager-to-please 'Christmas Carol' noisily reopens the Ahmanson Theatre The Old Vic production of the Charles Dickens holiday classic stars Bradley Whitford as Scrooge. SHARE       READ MORE Stunt casting in Christmas movies works. Just ask these 'High School Musical' stars Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman are back together for Lifetime's "A Christmas Dance Reunion" — part of a tried and true strategy to lure viewers. SHARE       READ MORE Amazon's new comedy can't avoid 'Sex and the City.' But in key ways, it surpasses it "Harlem," from "Girls Trip" screenwriter Tracy Oliver, adds new layers to the trope of four young, single women navigating life and love in New York. SHARE       READ MORE The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem to headline Pasadena's This Ain't No Picnic festival The Goldenvoice festival will also feature Phoebe Bridgers, Le Tigre and dozens more indie-rock and underground acts. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US