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WGA Congratulates DGA On Its Deal; Says Strike Will Continue & That Its Bargaining Positions “Remain The Same” - deadline.com
deadline.com
06.06.2023

WGA Congratulates DGA On Its Deal; Says Strike Will Continue & That Its Bargaining Positions “Remain The Same”

The Writers Guild is congratulating the Directors Guild on achieving a tentative agreement on a new film and TV contract but says its strike will continue unabated and that its own bargaining positions “remain the same” as at the start of the strike on May 2.

Alec Baldwin Says Prosecutor RIGGED His Rust Grand Jury -- Wants Manslaughter Charges Dropped! - perezhilton.com - county Baldwin - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
perezhilton.com
15.03.2024

Alec Baldwin Says Prosecutor RIGGED His Rust Grand Jury -- Wants Manslaughter Charges Dropped!

Alec Baldwin wants the involuntary manslaughter charge against him in the Rust case dismissed — because he says the prosecutor is biased!

Alec Baldwin Seeks to Throw Out Manslaughter Indictment, Citing ‘Abuse of the System’ - variety.com - state New Mexico
variety.com
15.03.2024

Alec Baldwin Seeks to Throw Out Manslaughter Indictment, Citing ‘Abuse of the System’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Alec Baldwin‘s lawyers asked a judge on Thursday to throw out his manslaughter case, accusing prosecutors of “violating nearly every rule in the book” in the course of obtaining the indictment. The attorneys argued that prosecutors leaked information to the press, failed to present exculpatory evidence to the grand jury, and gave a faulty jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter that “stacked the deck” against Baldwin. “Enough is enough,” the lawyers wrote.

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed to Be Sentenced April 15 - variety.com - Santa Fe - county Santa Fe
variety.com
13.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed to Be Sentenced April 15

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the “Rust” armorer convicted last week in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, will be sentenced on April 15, a judge ruled Wednesday. Gutierrez Reed faces a maximum of 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. A jury in Santa Fe, N.M., found her guilty after a two-week trial, in which prosecutors argued that her negligence led to “astonishing” failures of safety.

‘Rust’ Armorer Gets April Sentencing Date For Fatal 2021 Shooting On Indie Western; Faces Up To 18 Months Behind Bars - deadline.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
deadline.com
13.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Gets April Sentencing Date For Fatal 2021 Shooting On Indie Western; Faces Up To 18 Months Behind Bars

Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last week out of the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, former Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed  will find out her incarceration fate in just over a month.

‘Rust’ armorer convicted ahead of Alec Baldwin trial - www.nme.com - state New Mexico - Beyond
nme.com
07.03.2024

‘Rust’ armorer convicted ahead of Alec Baldwin trial

Rust has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter.On October 21, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and director Joel Souza was injured on the set of the film, when a live round was discharged from a revolver being used as a prop by Alec Baldwin.The weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had been on trial charged with involuntary manslaughter, to which she pled not guilty. Baldwin will be on trial for the same charges in July and has also pleaded his innocence.After three hours of deliberations yesterday (March 6), the jury convicted Gutierrez-Reed, but found her not guilty of tampering with evidence.

Movie gun expert found guilty of handing Alec Baldwin live bullets before filmmaker shot dead - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - state New Mexico
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.03.2024

Movie gun expert found guilty of handing Alec Baldwin live bullets before filmmaker shot dead

A movie armourer has been found guilty of handing Alex Baldwin a good containing real bullets moments before Rust filmmaker Halyna Hutchins was shot dead.

Rust Armorer Found GUILTY Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting Of Halyna Hutchins! - perezhilton.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
perezhilton.com
07.03.2024

Rust Armorer Found GUILTY Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting Of Halyna Hutchins!

Three years after the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust, a jury has reached their verdict for armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Faults ‘Astonishing’ Lack of Gun Safety as Defense Urges Acquittal - variety.com - Russia - state New Mexico
variety.com
06.03.2024

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Faults ‘Astonishing’ Lack of Gun Safety as Defense Urges Acquittal

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Attorneys gave their closing arguments in the “Rust” trial in Santa Fe, N.M., on Wednesday, with the prosecution urging jurors to find Hannah Gutierrez Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter and to hold her accountable for an “astonishing” lack of gun safety on the film set. Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey argued that as the film’s armorer, Gutierrez Reed, was in charge of guns on set, and that it was her failure to tell the difference between dummies and live rounds that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “This was a game of Russian roulette every time an actor had a gun with dummies,” Morrissey said.

‘Rust’ Armorer Was “Negligent ..Careless ..Thoughtless,” Prosecution Declares In Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Closing Argument; Alec Baldwin’s “Prima Donna” Conduct On Set Part Of Defense’s “Shotgun Approach” - deadline.com - state New Mexico
deadline.com
06.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Was “Negligent ..Careless ..Thoughtless,” Prosecution Declares In Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Closing Argument; Alec Baldwin’s “Prima Donna” Conduct On Set Part Of Defense’s “Shotgun Approach”

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had  a  “complete lack of understanding of her role of safety on this movie set,” declared the prosecution in their closing argument today in the Rust’s armorer’s involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal October 21, 20201 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

‘Rust’ director describes moment he was shot by Alec Baldwin at weapons supervisor’s trial - www.nme.com - New York - Santa Fe
nme.com
04.03.2024

‘Rust’ director describes moment he was shot by Alec Baldwin at weapons supervisor’s trial

Rust has recalled the moment he was shot by Alec Baldwin with a prop gun in court at the trial of the film’s weapons supervisor.Joel Souza was hospitalised after he was hit by the same bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set in Santa Fe in October 2021. He did not press any legal charges.Weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is on trial charged with involuntary manslaughter, to which she is pleading not guilty.

‘Rust’ Director Joel Souza Says He Didn’t See Who Handed Gun To Alec Baldwin Before Fatal Shooting, Recalls Being Wounded And Thinking “Nothing Made Sense” - deadline.com - state New Mexico
deadline.com
01.03.2024

‘Rust’ Director Joel Souza Says He Didn’t See Who Handed Gun To Alec Baldwin Before Fatal Shooting, Recalls Being Wounded And Thinking “Nothing Made Sense”

“Rust” director Joel Souza took the stand today in the trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, telling the court that he did not see who gave Alec Baldwin the firearm in the fatal shooting incident.

‘Rust’ First Assistant Director David Halls Tells Jury About His Negligence On Day Of Fatal Shooting, Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s “Not Acceptable” Conduct - deadline.com - Santa Fe
deadline.com
29.02.2024

‘Rust’ First Assistant Director David Halls Tells Jury About His Negligence On Day Of Fatal Shooting, Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s “Not Acceptable” Conduct

The man who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins more than two years ago broke down on the witness stand Thursday describing what happened that October 2021 day on the set of the indie Western.

‘Rust’ Crew Member Gives Tearful Testimony: ‘I’m Hoping for Justice’ - variety.com - Santa Fe - county Baldwin - city Santa Fe
variety.com
27.02.2024

‘Rust’ Crew Member Gives Tearful Testimony: ‘I’m Hoping for Justice’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — A crew member on “Rust” gave jurors a tearful account Monday of the fatal shooting on set, and laid much of the blame on Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer. Ross Addiego, the dolly grip, became choked up and cried at several points as he recalled the events surrounding the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

“Safety Seemed To Be Secondary,” ‘Rust’ Grip Tells Court Of Film At Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial; Details Fatal Shooting On Set - deadline.com - Santa Fe - state New Mexico
deadline.com
27.02.2024

“Safety Seemed To Be Secondary,” ‘Rust’ Grip Tells Court Of Film At Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial; Details Fatal Shooting On Set

“We seemed to always be rushed and under the gun,” a key crew member on the troubled Rust film told a New Mexico jury today in the involuntary manslaughter trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial To Start In July; ‘Rust’ Actor/Producer Faces 18 Months Behind Bars If Found Guilty - deadline.com - Santa Fe - state New Mexico - city Santa Fe
deadline.com
26.02.2024

Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial To Start In July; ‘Rust’ Actor/Producer Faces 18 Months Behind Bars If Found Guilty

Alec Baldwin will face a New Mexico jury this summer on involuntary manslaughter stemming from the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Set for July - variety.com - Santa Fe
variety.com
26.02.2024

Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Set for July

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The trial of Alec Baldwin on involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting on the set of “Rust” will begin on July 9, a judge in Santa Fe, N.M., ruled on Monday. Jury selection is scheduled to begin that day. Testimony will begin July 10, and the trial is scheduled to last eight days, concluding on July 19.

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Loses Bid To Get Involuntary Manslaughter Case Tossed As Trial Looms - deadline.com - Santa Fe - state New Mexico
deadline.com
15.02.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Loses Bid To Get Involuntary Manslaughter Case Tossed As Trial Looms

A week before Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is set to go to trial for the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the former armorer has failed in her latest effort to have her case dismissed.

SAG-AFTRA defends Alec Baldwin: “An actor’s job is not to be a firearms expert” - www.nme.com - Santa Fe - state New Mexico
nme.com
26.01.2024

SAG-AFTRA defends Alec Baldwin: “An actor’s job is not to be a firearms expert”

Alec Baldwin after he was indicted last week for involuntary manslaughter following the shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.A grand jury in New Mexico (where the movie was filmed) indicted the actor last week (January 19) after initial charges were dismissed in April. According to the BBC, attorneys for Baldwin have said: “We look forward to our day in court.”Baldwin was the co-producer and lead actor on Rust, which was in production just outside Santa Fe in October 2021.

SAG-AFTRA Defends Alec Baldwin: ‘An Actor’s Job Is Not to Be a Firearms Expert’ - variety.com
variety.com
25.01.2024

SAG-AFTRA Defends Alec Baldwin: ‘An Actor’s Job Is Not to Be a Firearms Expert’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA issued a statement Thursday defending Alec Baldwin after the actor was indicted last week for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The union argued that Baldwin was not responsible for firearms safety, and that if the prosecution rests on such a responsibility, “that is an incorrect assessment of the actual duties of an actor on set.” “An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert,” the union said. “Performers train to perform, and they are not required or expected to be experts on guns or experienced in their use.

Alec Baldwin faces charges of involuntary manslaughter following ‘Rust’ shooting - www.nme.com - Santa Fe - state New Mexico - city Santa Fe
nme.com
19.01.2024

Alec Baldwin faces charges of involuntary manslaughter following ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin is set to face charges with a count of involuntary manslaughter after a crew member died on set in October 2021.A grand jury in New Mexico (where the movie was filmed) indicted the actor today (January 19) after initial charges were dismissed in April.The case was brought again before a jury in Santa Fe, reportedly after prosecutors received an updated analysis of the gun used in the incident, following further forensic testing.According to the BBC, attorneys for Baldwin have said: “We look forward to our day in court.”Baldwin was the co-producer and lead actor on a Western movie named Rust, which was in production just outside Santa Fe in October 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a bullet fired from a prop gun used by Baldwin, also wounding director Joel Souza.Baldwin has maintained that he only drew back the hammer of the pistol, not pulling the trigger.

‘Rust’ Armorer’s Attorney-Client Texts Mistakenly Given to Key Witness - variety.com - Santa Fe
variety.com
19.01.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer’s Attorney-Client Texts Mistakenly Given to Key Witness

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The “Rust” case has been a bumpy ride for prosecutors, as they have faced repeated setbacks over a series of blunders. As a special prosecutor revived charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday, obtaining a grand jury indictment in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, yet another problem emerged in a related case. Baldwin’s co-defendant, armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, sought on Friday to have her case thrown out, citing the prosecutor’s mishandling of attorney-client communications.

Alec Baldwin Indicted Again for Involuntary Manslaughter, His Lawyers Respond with Brief Statement - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
19.01.2024

Alec Baldwin Indicted Again for Involuntary Manslaughter, His Lawyers Respond with Brief Statement

Alec Baldwin is facing a new indictment as part of the investigation into the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Again In ‘Rust’ Fatal Shooting; “Look Forward To Our Day In Court,” Actor’s Lawyers Say - deadline.com - state New Mexico
deadline.com
19.01.2024

Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Again In ‘Rust’ Fatal Shooting; “Look Forward To Our Day In Court,” Actor’s Lawyers Say

Exactly one year to the day that Alec Baldwin was first charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor has been charged again.

‘Rust’ First Photos Show Late DP Halyna Hutchins’ Visual Aesthetic On Alec Baldwin Western - deadline.com - France - Mexico - Jordan - Montana - Santa Fe - state Kansas - state New Mexico - county Fisher
deadline.com
02.01.2024

‘Rust’ First Photos Show Late DP Halyna Hutchins’ Visual Aesthetic On Alec Baldwin Western

EXCLUSIVE: The first images from writer-director Joel Souza’s Western Rust starring Alec Baldwin have emerged. Deadline has the first look.

Alec Baldwin left off ‘Rust’ witness list for armorer’s trial over fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins - nypost.com - county Baldwin - state New Mexico
nypost.com
21.12.2023

Alec Baldwin left off ‘Rust’ witness list for armorer’s trial over fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

charged with involuntary manslaughter in January. However, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis announced the state was dropping Baldwin’s charges in April as “new facts” had been revealed that required further investigation.

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Case to Go Before New Mexico Grand Jury - variety.com - state New Mexico
variety.com
17.10.2023

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Case to Go Before New Mexico Grand Jury

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer New Mexico prosecutors announced Tuesday that they will present a case against Alec Baldwin to a grand jury, saying that “additional facts have come to light” in the shooting death on the set of “Rust” two years ago. In a statement, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said they will bring the case to a grand jury within the next two months for consideration of criminal charges. “After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr.

Alec Baldwin Set To Face New Involuntary Manslaughter Charges, ‘Rust’ Prosecutors Say - deadline.com - county Baldwin - state New Mexico
deadline.com
17.10.2023

Alec Baldwin Set To Face New Involuntary Manslaughter Charges, ‘Rust’ Prosecutors Say

Just over six months after criminal charges were dropped against Alec Baldwin for the 2021 killing of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, new involuntary manslaughter claims could be put before a grand jury in a matter of weeks.

Alec Baldwin Tries To Ax ‘Rust’ Crew Members’ Suit Over Fatal Shooting As Criminal Trial Pushed To 2024 - deadline.com - California - Santa Fe - county Baldwin - county El Dorado - state New Mexico
deadline.com
22.08.2023

Alec Baldwin Tries To Ax ‘Rust’ Crew Members’ Suit Over Fatal Shooting As Criminal Trial Pushed To 2024

Special prosecutors have not decided whether criminal charges will be refiled against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, but the actor this week is trying to stop crew members from the indie Western from taking him to court.

‘Rust’ Judge Might Drop Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed From Gaffer’s Lawsuit, But No Final Ruling Yet - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - California - state Oregon - Santa Fe
deadline.com
16.08.2023

‘Rust’ Judge Might Drop Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed From Gaffer’s Lawsuit, But No Final Ruling Yet

The Los Angeles judge is the lawsuit filed by Rust gaffer Serge Svetnoy said today that he agrees with the lawyers for armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed that she should be dropped as a defendant on jurisdictional grounds.

Alec Baldwin’s Claim He Didn’t Pull Trigger In ‘Rust’ Shooting Refuted By New Firearms Report - etcanada.com - Arizona - state New Mexico
etcanada.com
16.08.2023

Alec Baldwin’s Claim He Didn’t Pull Trigger In ‘Rust’ Shooting Refuted By New Firearms Report

Alec Baldwin’s involvement in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western film, “Rust”, is once again being called into question.

Alec Baldwin's Claim He Didn't Pull Trigger In 'Rust' Shooting Refuted By New Firearms Report - www.etonline.com - state New Mexico
etonline.com
16.08.2023

Alec Baldwin's Claim He Didn't Pull Trigger In 'Rust' Shooting Refuted By New Firearms Report

Alec Baldwin's involvement in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western film,, is once again being called into question.In April, involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were dropped by the New Mexico District Attorney. Baldwin pleaded not guilty to the charges and has repeatedly insisted he did not pull the trigger on the gun, which discharged a live round and fatally wounded Hutchins, and injured director Joel Souza.The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, also was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.

'Rust's Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Pleads Not Guilty as Trial Is Set for December: A Timeline of the Tragedy - www.etonline.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
etonline.com
10.08.2023

'Rust's Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Pleads Not Guilty as Trial Is Set for December: A Timeline of the Tragedy

Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on the set of in October 2021 when the prop gun Alec Baldwin was holding suddenly discharged, striking and killing the cinematographer and injuring director Joel Souza. In the months since tragedy struck in New Mexico, lawsuits were filed, criminal charges were filed — then dropped, for Baldwin — and allegations were made, including that the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana during filming of the Western.Then, on June 29, 2023, prosecutors filed legal documents in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, claiming Gutierrez-Reed «transferred a 'small bag of cocaine'» to a witness it has been in contact with.

Judge sets Alec Baldwin 'Rust' armorer trial date in involuntary manslaughter case - www.foxnews.com - state New Mexico
foxnews.com
09.08.2023

Judge sets Alec Baldwin 'Rust' armorer trial date in involuntary manslaughter case

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed entered a not guilty plea Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges. In addition, District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer entered a scheduling order in the case and set the trial dates for Dec. 6-15, 2023.

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