'Rust' Trial: Testimony Reveals Tense Moments Before Fatal Shooting

The "Rust" assistant director, Dave Halls, testified about the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, recalling his firearm checks with armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed and admitting to negligence in the safety procedures. Halls disputed claims made by Alec Baldwin and Gutierrez Reed about the gun being declared safe before the shooting. Video footage shown in court revealed safety failures and rushing of the filming process. The trial also highlighted the responsibilities of the armorer in ensuring safety measures are followed, with Gutierrez Reed's legal team claiming Baldwin ignored requests for additional safety training.