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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Baldwin Shooting

The armorer in the "Rust" trial, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, prompting speculation about the implications for Alec Baldwin, who faces his own trial in July. The district attorney, Mary Carmack-Altwies, emphasized that no one is above the law, hinting at a focus on Baldwin. While some see the verdict as a potential warning for Baldwin, others argue that it places sole responsibility on the armorer. The trial revealed evidence suggesting Baldwin's involvement in safety issues on set, and the special prosecutors are expected to continue pursuing justice in the case.

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer's Trial: Texts Reveal Marijuana Use Night Before Shooting

Text messages presented in the trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed suggest she was smoking marijuana the night before the fatal accident on set. The prosecution argues that her negligence led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round. The defense seeks to shift blame onto the ammunition supplier and alleges evidence tampering. Gutierrez Reed faces up to three years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering.

crime-and-legal1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer's Trial: Negligence or Scapegoating in Alec Baldwin Shooting

The trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering in connection with the fatal shooting on set, began with dramatic audio and footage of the shooting victims. Prosecutors accused Gutierrez-Reed of negligence and unprofessionalism, showing photos of live ammo on set and claiming she brought the live rounds to the set. Gutierrez-Reed's defense blamed Baldwin and the production company, alleging they were negligent and put her in a difficult position. Alec Baldwin also lost his bid to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

crime2 years ago

Armorer in 'Rust' Shooting Allegedly Passed Cocaine During Incident

The armorer from the movie "Rust" is now facing an additional charge of tampering with evidence after allegedly handing off a small bag of cocaine following her interview with police. Prosecutors claim that Hannah Gutierrez-Reed transferred the narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent her own apprehension, prosecution, or conviction. A witness, whose identity is being protected, stated that Gutierrez-Reed gave them the cocaine after her interview at the police station on the day of the shooting. Gutierrez-Reed's attorney has called the allegations baseless and retaliatory. She is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in August.