Washington, Oct. 1 -- A US judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin's civil rights lawsuit against Santa Fe officials over the prosecution stemming from the accidental shooting death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, while acknowledging what she described as a "very disturbing picture of malicious prosecution."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, US District Judge Kea Riggs ruled Wednesday that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey is protected by absolute prosecutorial immunity because the alleged misconduct occurred within the scope of her official duties.

Baldwin had accused Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and Morrissey of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations, alleging that they concealed evidence that coul...