Unless the producer knew

So there’s a possible source of liability. Court cases are used to determine whether that’s an actual liability. So a case went to court.

The attacks on Baldwin were specifically because he’s liberal and pro gun regulation.

Quite likely, but not what I’m addressing. My point is simply that there was also a non-silly reason for why these charges were laid. If there weren’t then this wouldn’t have gone on as long as it did.