All articles tagged with #involuntary manslaughter
Originally Published 6 months ago — by FOX 5 Atlanta
Whitney Purvis, a former '16 & Pregnant' star, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly supplying drugs that caused a man's overdose death, and she previously left a heartfelt comment on the victim's obituary. The case highlights Georgia's recent law increasing penalties for drug-related deaths.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TMZ
Whitney Purvis, a star from '16 & Pregnant,' is on suicide watch in a Georgia jail after being arrested for involuntary manslaughter related to the overdose death of John Mark Harris, allegedly caused by the drug 'Tranq.' She is also undergoing detox from drug withdrawal amid ongoing investigations into fentanyl-related deaths.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TODAY.com
Whitney Purvis, a former '16 and Pregnant' star, is jailed in Georgia on charges including involuntary manslaughter related to her son's death and drug offenses, following her announcement of her son's death in June 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Whitney Purvis, a former star of MTV's '16 and Pregnant,' was arrested in Georgia on charges of involuntary manslaughter and drug distribution related to a fatal overdose involving Fentanyl and Xylazine. She is currently held without bond, amid personal tragedies including the recent death of her teenage son and grandmother.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TMZ
Whitney Purvis, known from '16 & Pregnant,' was arrested in Georgia for involuntary manslaughter related to the distribution of a drug called Tranq, which caused a toxic overdose resulting in the death of John Mark Harris. She faces additional charges for possession with intent to distribute and has a history of minor arrests. The case follows her recent loss of her teenage son.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Amber Peery, a Kansas mother, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a 2022 car crash killed three Girl Scouts, including her daughter. Peery, who made an illegal U-turn leading to the crash, has criticized the fairness of her trial and expressed hope for probation. She blamed the truck driver and alleged judicial misconduct in recorded jailhouse calls. Peery's sentencing has been postponed, with her lawyers seeking a non-prison sentence due to her mental health and family circumstances, while victims' families demand a harsher penalty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Olga Solovey, mother of the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, will not attend the premiere of 'Rust' at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland, citing Alec Baldwin's handling of her daughter's death as a source of ongoing pain. Baldwin, who discharged the gun that killed Hutchins, has not apologized to the family, and Solovey accuses him of seeking to profit from the incident. The film's premiere has sparked controversy, with some criticizing it as being in poor taste.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Lawyers for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are seeking her release from prison following the dismissal of Alec Baldwin's case due to discovery violations by the state. The motion cites severe misconduct by the special prosecutor, who allegedly suppressed evidence related to live ammunition. Reed was previously convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Above the Law
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed due to a Brady violation, where prosecutors failed to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to the defense. The judge ruled that this constitutional violation warranted a dismissal with prejudice, highlighting issues of prosecutorial misconduct and the importance of defendants' rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Halyna Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, plans to bring Alec Baldwin back to court on civil charges after the criminal case against Baldwin was dismissed. The dismissal came nearly three years after Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the film "Rust." Despite a previous wrongful death settlement, Hutchins' family claims the terms have not been met, and they are pursuing further legal action to hold Baldwin accountable.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was dismissed by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer due to significant prosecutorial errors, including the concealment of evidence. Legal experts describe the trial as a "comedy of errors" and a major embarrassment for the New Mexico legal system. The dismissal means Baldwin cannot be charged again for this incident, and the case is expected to be studied for years as an example of prosecutorial misconduct.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
A New Mexico judge ruled that Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film "Rust," does not have to testify at Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge also denied Baldwin's latest attempt to have the case dismissed, with the trial set to begin on July 9.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A New Mexico judge denied a request to compel new testimony from armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set. Gutierrez-Reed, who was previously convicted and sentenced for her role in the incident, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights. The judge ruled that other witnesses could provide necessary testimony, though the state may still call Gutierrez-Reed without immunity. Baldwin's defense argued for dismissal, citing firearm damage during FBI testing, but the judge rejected the motion. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOAT New Mexico
New Mexico prosecutors have filed a motion to compel Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, convicted in the 2021 'Rust' movie set shooting, to testify against Alec Baldwin. If approved, Gutierrez-Reed would testify that Baldwin was inattentive during firearms training and had the freedom to act as he wished. Baldwin faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, the same charge Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of, with his trial set to begin on July 9.