The US actor files a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him.

Alec Baldwin sued prosecutors for malicious abuse of process, defamation and violation of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, per court docs obtained by PEOPLE. In December, prosecutors dropped their notice to appeal five months after an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin was dismissed.

In dismissing the criminal case against the actor, the court found that the prosecution “intentionally and deliberately withheld” key evidence.