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legal-news1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Seeks New Trial After Baldwin Case Dismissal

Lawyers for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez have filed for a new trial or dismissal of her case, citing severe discovery violations by the State, following the recent dismissal of Alec Baldwin's case. Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March and sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge dismissed Baldwin's case due to discovery violations, which Gutierrez's legal team argues also affected her trial.

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legalcrime1 year ago

"Rust" Armorer Receives 18-Month Sentence for Fatal Shooting

Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer for the movie "Rust," was sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot by Alec Baldwin on set. Gutierrez was found guilty of mistakenly loading a live round into a revolver Baldwin was using, and her lawyer had requested probation. The shooting stunned Hollywood and led to a halt in using real firearms on film sets. Baldwin's trial is set for July, and he denies pulling the trigger.

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crime-and-justice1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Faces Sentencing for Fatal On-Set Shooting

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez faces up to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set, with prosecutors requesting a serious violent offender designation due to her recklessness. Her attorneys sought probation, citing her lack of criminal history and youth. The jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted her of tampering with evidence. Prosecutors argued she repeatedly failed to maintain firearm safety, while the defense called her a "convenient scapegoat." Gutierrez's attorneys requested a conditional discharge, but prosecutors opposed it, citing her failure to accept responsibility. Alec Baldwin, who fired the fatal shot, also faces involuntary manslaughter charges.

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crime-and-justice1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer's Lack of Remorse Highlighted in Jail Calls and Sentencing Request

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has shown no "genuine remorse" in jail calls, according to prosecutors. Gutierrez faces sentencing and possible 18 months in prison, with her attorneys seeking a conditional discharge. Prosecutors oppose this, citing her failure to accept responsibility and her complaints in jail calls. They request an 18-month sentence with a serious violent offender designation due to her "extreme recklessness." Alec Baldwin, also charged in the shooting, has filed a motion to dismiss the charge, and his trial is scheduled for July.

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legalcrime1 year ago

Alec Baldwin Seeks Dismissal of Charges in 'Rust' Shooting After Armorer's Guilty Verdict

Alec Baldwin's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of "Rust," citing prosecutorial misconduct and claiming that his rights have been trampled. The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a separate trial. Baldwin's lawyers argue that prosecutors withheld substantial evidence from the grand jury and have publicly dragged Baldwin through improprieties. The trial is set for July 10 in New Mexico, and Gutierrez faces up to 18 months in state prison.

via New York Post |
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legalcrime1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Cinematographer Shooting

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, facing up to 18 months in prison. The jury found her not guilty of tampering with evidence. Prosecutors argued that Gutierrez's negligence led to the death of Hutchins, while the defense claimed she was a "convenient scapegoat." The trial revealed evidence of live rounds on set and raised questions about firearm safety practices. Actor Alec Baldwin, also charged with involuntary manslaughter, is scheduled for trial in July.

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legalcrime1 year ago

'Rust' Ammo Supplier Denies Providing Live Rounds in Fatal On-Set Shooting

The owner of the prop firearms supplier for "Rust" testified that he never provided live rounds to the film's crew, maintaining that he only supplied dummy rounds. He discussed acrimonious conversations with armorer Hannah Gutierrez and denied providing live ammunition, while also addressing concerns about her drug and alcohol use during the shoot. Additionally, a witness testified that Gutierrez allegedly passed off a bag of cocaine after the fatal shooting. Prosecutors rested their case, and the defense is scheduled to call their witnesses. Alec Baldwin, also charged with involuntary manslaughter, pleaded not guilty, and his trial is set for July.

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legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer's Emotional Testimony and Distress During Trial

Jurors in the trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez watched footage of her being interviewed by law enforcement after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez expressed regret and confusion about the incident, claiming she had checked the prop gun's rounds and that the live round was a result of a discharged dummy. She also disclosed bringing in loose dummies from a prior film set. Gutierrez has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges, with the defense arguing that she was made a "scapegoat" and that the production created a chaotic scene. Alec Baldwin, also charged with involuntary manslaughter, has denied pulling the trigger on the gun.

via ABC News|
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legalcourt1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Trial: Safety, Negligence, and Opening Statements

The trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez has begun in New Mexico, with the prosecution alleging she failed to adhere to essential safety procedures and tampered with evidence following the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez has pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering. The defense argues that the production created a chaotic environment and made Gutierrez a scapegoat, while also claiming that evidence has been tampered with. The trial is expected to last two weeks, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence.

via ABC News|
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crime2 years ago

Judge Upholds Charges Against 'Rust' Armorer in Alec Baldwin Shooting Case

A New Mexico judge has denied the motion to dismiss charges against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who is facing two counts of involuntary manslaughter and an additional charge of tampering with evidence in relation to the on-set shooting that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The defense argued jurisdictional and structural issues with the case, but the judge ruled that any jurisdictional issues were resolved and that the defense failed to demonstrate sufficient prejudice to warrant dismissing the charges. Gutierrez is scheduled to appear in court on August 9 for a preliminary hearing.

via ABC News|
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