'Rust' Armorer's Trial: Negligence and Live Rounds on Set

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The trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering in the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, began with prosecutors alleging her "sloppy" handling of weapons on set. Gutierrez-Reed's attorney argued that Hutchins' death was due to Baldwin's failure to comply with safety regulations. Alec Baldwin, also indicted for involuntary manslaughter, maintains he did not pull the trigger. The trial is expected to feature evidence including video footage, text messages, and witness testimonies.
- 'Rust' armorer was 'sloppy' and left guns and ammo lying around movie set, prosecutors tell jurors NBC News
- Manslaughter Trial Begins of 'Rust' Armorer in Alec Baldwin Shooting The New York Times
- 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's trial opens with photos of live rounds on set New York Post
- Rust armourer on trial after Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins BBC.com
- ‘Rust’ film armorer’s manslaughter trial opens with both sides debating whose negligence matters most CNN
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