Alec Baldwin apparently did not need to undergo the circus of Zooming into New Mexico to face the renewed costs towards him — so, he is skipping it, and getting into a plea from a fair additional distance.

The actor waived his look that was set for Thursday morning, the place he was because of beam right into a courthouse in Santa Fe County and inform the courtroom how he feels concerning the involuntary manslaughter cost that was re-filed towards him in current weeks.

As a substitute, he simply submitted a not-guilty plea by his attorneys … opting to cross on a digital pop-in. Is sensible — he is already telegraphed his recreation plan, signaling by legal professionals that he desires this all accomplished rapidly and out of the highlight.

Bear in mind, Alec made clear final week that he has the best to a speedy trial … emphasizing the very fact he does NOT need to drag this out any longer than it must be. There are some circumstances of launch he has to abide by too — no consuming booze, no unlawful substances and no firearms and no leaving the U.S. with out written permission … the standard.

Now, that he is pled not responsible … the case can proceed, and he’ll ultimately have to come back to courtroom for the trial itself. Contemplating Alec has been denying any wrongdoing from the beginning — all indicators level to him combating this factor to the very finish, in entrance of a jury.

Alec has gotten some assist currently on this entrance — particularly, from SAG-AFTRA … which put out a press release saying it isn’t an actor’s job to verify firearms on set.

Bear in mind, the D.A.’s workplace there already tried prosecuting him as soon as — however dropped the costs … solely to resurrect them once more by a grand jury, presumably on newer proof they suppose makes their case stable.

With Alec’s not-guilty plea now within the report, we will get on with this as soon as and for all.