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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
Didn’t happen to the dude who shot Brandon Lee with a blank did it?
gpt
Prosecutorial discretion. The prosecutor in charge of the district the shooting happened in chose not to charge Michael Masse or anyone else. The prosecutor in this case has chosen to file charges. 

It’s also due to changing times. Hollywood was allowed to get away with more 20 years ago than they are today. Due to social media people are more easily able to have their voices heard. This has lead to celebrities and other rich people receiving more scrutiny and being more likely to be held accountable for their actions.