Alec Baldwin is breaking his silence with his first statement since his "Rust" criminal case was dismissed in a surprising turn of events on Friday.

Alec Baldwin made his first public comments to thank his supporters Saturday after the stunning early end to his involuntary manslaughter trial.

By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin made his first public comments to thank his supporters Saturday after the stunning early end to his involuntary manslaughter… ...

Alec Baldwin thanked supporters on Instagram after the end of his "Rust" criminal case. Fans, and some celebrities, commented to show support for Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin thanked fans for their support after his involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed. "I appreciate your kindness," he wrote.

Alec Baldwin has thanked the people who supported him after the involuntary manslaughter case against the US actor was dismissed by a New Mexico judge.

Alec Baldwin made his first public comments to thank his supporters Saturday after the stunning early end to his involuntary manslaughter trial.

Alec Baldwin thanks supporters after case dismissed: I appreciate your kindness Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled on Friday that the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin should be dropped.

Alec Baldwin made his first public comments to thank his supporters Saturday after the stunning early end to his involuntary manslaughter trial.