"Rust" Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Receives 18-Month Maximum Sentence for Fatal On-Set Shooting

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the former armorer on the set of "Rust," has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The sentencing followed an emotionally-charged hearing where Gutierrez-Reed's role in the preventable incident was heavily criticized. The tragedy, which occurred when actor Alec Baldwin discharged live rounds from a prop gun, prompted statements from Hutchins' friends and family, highlighting the impact of her death. Gutierrez-Reed's defense blamed the film's management for the shooting, while prosecutors sought the maximum prison sentence, citing her negligence and lack of remorse. Additionally, Gutierrez-Reed faces another pending felony charge related to weapons handling in New Mexico.