'Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Faces Sentencing for Fatal On-Set Shooting

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez faces up to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set, with prosecutors requesting a serious violent offender designation due to her recklessness. Her attorneys sought probation, citing her lack of criminal history and youth. The jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted her of tampering with evidence. Prosecutors argued she repeatedly failed to maintain firearm safety, while the defense called her a "convenient scapegoat." Gutierrez's attorneys requested a conditional discharge, but prosecutors opposed it, citing her failure to accept responsibility. Alec Baldwin, who fired the fatal shot, also faces involuntary manslaughter charges.