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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

'Rust' Premieres with Tribute to Halyna Hutchins Amidst Tragic Legacy

Halyna Hutchins' mother, Olga Solovey, has refused to attend the world premiere of the film 'Rust' at the Camerimage festival in Poland, citing Alec Baldwin's lack of apology for her daughter's death. Baldwin, who was holding the prop gun that fatally shot Hutchins, has maintained he did not pull the trigger. The involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were dismissed earlier this year. Solovey has filed a civil negligence lawsuit against Baldwin, who has moved to pause the case. The festival aims to honor Hutchins' work, but Solovey criticizes Baldwin for profiting from the film.

via The Guardian US|

#alec-baldwin #camerimage-festival #civil-lawsuit

legalcrime1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rust Film Armorer Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence for Fatal On-Set Shooting"

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the film Rust, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge criticized Gutierrez-Reed for failing to take responsibility for her role in the incident. The trial for actor and co-producer Alec Baldwin, who was involved in the shooting, is set for July. The case has raised concerns about safety on Hollywood sets and prompted a halt in the use of real firearms in film and television productions.

via The Guardian US|

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

entertainmentcrime1 year ago•2 min saved

Alec Baldwin's Emotional Control on 'Rust' Set Questioned by Prosecutors

Prosecutors allege that Alec Baldwin had "no control" over his emotions and "no concern" for others on the Rust film set before the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and they plan to argue that his conduct contributed to safety compromises. They also claim that Baldwin shamelessly lied and changed his story about the shooting, and had been offered a misdemeanor plea deal which was rescinded when prosecutors learned he was planning a documentary about Hutchins. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty and is set to go on trial in July.

via PetaPixel|

#alec-baldwin #cinematographer #entertainmentcrime

legalcrime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Movie Armorer Scheduled for Sentencing in Fatal Shooting on Set"

A judge has scheduled sentencing for movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust." Gutierrez-Reed faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, is set for trial in July. Gutierrez-Reed's defense plans to appeal the conviction, while prosecutors blamed her for bringing live ammunition onto the set and failing to follow gun-safety protocols.

via The Associated Press|

#alec-baldwin #fatal-shooting #legalcrime

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Alec Baldwin's Actions on 'Rust' Film Set Revealed in Court Testimonies

During the trial of Rust film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, footage was shown of Alec Baldwin waving a gun around on set and instructing her to reload it quickly before the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin, who was holding the gun when it went off, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors allege that he endangered safety by rushing production. The trial also heard emotional testimony from Rust's first assistant director, who defended Baldwin, while the firearms expert testified that rushing with firearms is not normal or accepted.

via BBC.com|

#alec-baldwin #cinematographer #entertainment