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entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

'Rust' Armorer's Trial Outcome Sets Precedent for Alec Baldwin's Potential Trial

The trial and conviction of movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in connection with the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" has provided Alec Baldwin and his legal team with insights into how his own trial could unfold. Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, and Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July. Expert testimony and video footage were key elements in Gutierrez-Reed's trial, shedding light on safety protocols and Baldwin's conduct. The upcoming trial will involve the same judge, prosecutors, and witnesses, and Baldwin's legal team is expected to leverage the insights gained from Gutierrez-Reed's trial.

via The Associated Press|

#alec-baldwin #entertainment #firearms-safety

legalcrime1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rust" Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter

Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," with the jury finding her guilty of bringing live ammunition onto the set and failing to ensure gun safety. The verdict assigned new blame in the October 2021 incident, and Gutierrez-Reed also faced a charge of tampering with evidence, of which she was found not guilty. The conviction carries a penalty of up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine, and Gutierrez-Reed plans to appeal. Actor Alec Baldwin, who was involved in the shooting, is scheduled for trial in July and has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

via The Associated Press|

#alec-baldwin #hannah-gutierrez-reed #involuntary-manslaughter

crime-and-justice1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rust" Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons supervisor on the set of "Rust," has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. She was acquitted on a charge of evidence tampering. Gutierrez-Reed faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. The trial focused on the source of live bullets found on the set, with prosecutors alleging that Gutierrez-Reed brought live ammunition onto the set and treated weapons safety protocols as optional. Alec Baldwin, who was holding the prop gun when it went off, has also pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

via CBS News|

#alec-baldwin #crime-and-justice #hannah-gutierrez-reed

crime-and-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

"Emotional Testimony: Film Director Describes Alec Baldwin Shooting as 'Like Being Hit by a Baseball Bat'"

Movie director Joel Souza, who was shot by Alec Baldwin during a movie rehearsal, testified that he felt like he was hit by a baseball bat when the bullet struck him. Prosecutors are pursuing charges against movie weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, while Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer, has pleaded not guilty. The incident has raised questions about film industry safety protocols and Baldwin's handling of firearms on set.

via The Associated Press|

#alec-baldwin #crime-and-justice #film-industry-safety

legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alec Baldwin Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter in 'Rust' Movie Set Shooting"

A grand jury in Santa Fe indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. The charge stems from Baldwin's handling of a gun during a rehearsal, with prosecutors presenting two alternative standards for pursuing the charge. Defense attorneys for Baldwin have indicated they will fight the charge. The indictment comes after special prosecutors received a new analysis of the gun used in the shooting. The case has also led to civil lawsuits and legal trouble for others involved in the production.

via KOLN|

#alec-baldwin #grand-jury #involuntary-manslaughter