Alec Baldwin, a renowned Hollywood actor, recently found himself embroiled in an unexpected altercation with a fervent anti-Israel protester at a bustling café in the heart of New York City. The heated exchange reportedly culminated in Baldwin knocking the protester’s mobile device away, effectively ending the recorded confrontation.
On a typical day in the Manhattan metropolis, Baldwin was engaged in a phone conversation inside a local coffee shop when he was rudely interrupted by an audacious anti-Israel agitator. The protester, who seemed eager to instigate controversy, began filming Baldwin with her mobile while persistently attempting to rile him up.
The recording of the encounter, which was later shared on social media platform X, demonstrates the protester’s relentless attempts to provoke Baldwin about his impending trial for involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from the tragic shooting of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust”.
In the footage, the protester is seen repeatedly questioning Baldwin about Hutchins’ death and his lack of incarceration. Baldwin initially maintains his composure, but as the agitator continues to push him, demanding he vocalize support for Palestine and express disdain for Israel, it’s clear that his patience begins to wane.
Eventually, Baldwin concludes his call and makes his way to the café’s entrance, where he requests the agitator to leave. When she doesn’t comply, Baldwin, visibly frustrated, requests a café employee to call the authorities as the protester labels him a “criminal.”
The protester continues her verbal onslaught, urging Baldwin to utter “Free Palestine” at least once. Finally, Baldwin reaches his breaking point and forcefully swipes her recording device out of her hand, effectively ending the video recording.
Post incident, it remains unknown what transpired. Efforts were made to contact the local law enforcement agency, the NYPD, to ascertain if any action was taken, but there has been no response as of yet.
In relation to the unfortunate shooting incident on the “Rust” movie set, Baldwin is set to stand trial in July. He is the second individual to be indicted in the 2021 killing of Hutchins in New Mexico. The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has already been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
