It turns out Alec Baldwin could be facing charges in the case of the Rust shooting after all.
02.08.2023 - 03:13 / etcanada.com
“Rust” armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues to find herself in legal limbo.
In a virtual courtroom showdown on Tuesday, “Rust” armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faced a Santa Fe judge’s decision on her request to dismiss charges against her.
Defence attorneys claimed the prosecution’s recent statements to the media could prejudice potential jurors. They argued that accusations of Gutierrez-Reed hiding cocaine and being “hung over” during the tragic on-set shooting might sway public opinion, per Deadline.
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However, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied the request, stating it was still preliminary and potential jurors hadn’t been affected yet.
The controversial case made global headlines, involving the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021, with actor Alec Baldwin also facing charges.
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While Baldwin’s charges were dropped earlier this year, Gutierrez-Reed now faces involuntary manslaughter and evidence-tampering charges.
Her next hearing is scheduled for August 9.
Despite defence claims of personal motivations shaping the prosecution, the judge ordered both sides to “stay the course” on the charges. If convicted, Gutierrez-Reed could face up to three years behind bars and hefty fines.
It turns out Alec Baldwin could be facing charges in the case of the Rust shooting after all.
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.
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Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The armorer on “Rust” waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Friday, clearing the path to take her to a trial on manslaughter charges. Hannah Gutierrez Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. Prosecutors allege she displayed criminal negligence when she accidentally loaded a live round into Alec Baldwin’s gun.
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