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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rust Armorer Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Alec Baldwin Shooting"

The trial of the "Rust" armorer, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for putting live ammunition into a gun that killed the cinematographer, offers insight into the case against Alec Baldwin, who faces a similar charge for his involvement in the incident. Baldwin, who denies pulling the trigger, is set to stand trial in July. Prosecutors argue that he failed to observe firearms safety measures, while evidence and testimony from the armorer's trial could both help and undermine his case.

via The New York Times|

#alec-baldwin #cinematographers-death #firearms-safety

crime-and-justice1 year ago•5 min saved

'Rust' Trial Testimonies: Negligence, Tears, and Unprofessional Conduct

The trial for the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" began with emotional testimony from the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's boss admitting to discarding live rounds in a state of panic, and the director describing the chaos after being shot. Witnesses described Gutierrez-Reed's behavior as "sloppy" and "unprofessional," with concerns raised about gun safety on set. Bodycam footage showed Gutierrez-Reed expressing regret and admitting to lack of official training, while an expert testified that the gun was in proper working order. It remains uncertain whether Gutierrez-Reed will testify in her own defense.

via NBC News|

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

legalcourt1 year ago•2 min saved

Alec Baldwin's Involvement in Fatal 'Rust' Shooting: New Testimonies and Set Footage Emerges

Outtakes shown to jurors in the trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed revealed Alec Baldwin rushing reloads with the film’s armorer for a different scene before the accidental discharge of a prop weapon that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of Rust. The video depicted Baldwin pushing for faster loading of blank ammunition and was shown as part of Gutierrez-Reed’s involuntary manslaughter trial. Expert witness Bryan Carpenter criticized the safety lapses on the set and faulted both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed for rushing with firearms, emphasizing the need for a slower and safer approach. Additionally, Rust’s Assistant Director Dave Halls, who was also charged in the tragedy, entered a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.

via Rolling Stone|

#accidental-shooting #alec-baldwin #film-set-safety

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

'Rust' Trial: Testimonies Reveal Safety Oversights and Alec Baldwin's Role in Fatal Shooting

Outtakes from the film "Rust" show Alec Baldwin rushing crew to reload his gun, with the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, seen hurriedly putting more blanks into his gun. The videos, shown for the first time, are likely to be played again at Baldwin’s manslaughter trial in July. Prosecutors allege that Baldwin is responsible for firing the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and for management failures as a producer, while the defense argues he was not in a supervisory role. Expert witness Bryan Carpenter testified that the behind-the-scenes videos showed numerous lapses in gun safety, including rushing with firearms and using a weapon as a pointing stick.

via Variety|

#alec-baldwin #entertainment #film-production

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

'Rust' Armorer's Trial: Texts Reveal Marijuana Use Night Before Shooting

Text messages presented in the trial of "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed suggest she was smoking marijuana the night before the fatal accident on set. The prosecution argues that her negligence led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round. The defense seeks to shift blame onto the ammunition supplier and alleges evidence tampering. Gutierrez Reed faces up to three years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering.

via Variety|

#armorer #evidence-tampering #hannah-gutierrez-reed

crime-and-legal1 year ago•2 min saved

'Rust' Armorer's Trial: Negligence and Sloppiness Exposed in Opening Statements

The trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armourer on the set of the movie Rust where Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a gun, has begun with prosecutors alleging her "sloppy" conduct led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez-Reed's defense team argued that Baldwin violated basic safety rules and pointed out previous "negligent discharges" on set. Meanwhile, Baldwin's lawyers maintain that he is not at fault and was "pleased with the decision to dismiss the case" against him.

via BBC.com|

#alec-baldwin #crime-and-legal #film-set-shooting