Judge Rules 'Rust' Armorer Exempt from Testifying in Alec Baldwin Trial
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.