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In 2023, Hutchins’ parents and sister also sued the actor, the film’s producers and the production company, Rust Movie Productions; lawyers representing the family told the presiding judge they will depose Baldwin in May.

A judge presiding over the case earlier this year explained that the location was selected to "ensure the community has access" to proceedings throughout the marathon trial.

But the claim was "unfounded", presiding judge Thomas Koch said.

When handing down the ruling, presiding judge Keiko Fukushima noted that "targeting a serving prime minister caused significant anxiety to society as a whole."

He also said there was an "inherent danger" of breaking "sub judice" rules, which prevent MSPs from speaking about active legal proceedings without the permission of the presiding officer.