'Rust' Armorer's Legal Woes: A Depressing and Mind-Boggling Saga

A New Mexico court rejected a request to dismiss the case against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the movie Rust where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. A deep dive into the set's dysfunction reveals a series of terrible decisions and safety failures, including the hiring of an inexperienced armorer, inadequate safety procedures, and mishandling of evidence. The trial is expected to be messy, with focus on Gutierrez-Reed's actions and the unsafe working environment, while others involved in the production may face civil cases.