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‘Rust’ shooting: Armorer Hannah Gutierrez found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A New Mexico jury has found “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 accidental shooting death of the cinematographer on the troubled Alec Baldwin western. Wednesday’s verdict in Santa Fe came after about two hours of deliberation by the 12-person jury. Earlier in the day, jurors were asked to review evidence presented during Gutierrez’s 10-day trial ...
Alec Baldwin on the “Rust” set immediately following the shooting of Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza.

A New Mexico jury has found “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 accidental shooting death of the cinematographer on the troubled Alec Baldwin western.

Wednesday’s verdict in Santa Fe came after about two hours of deliberation by the 12-person jury. Earlier in the day, jurors were asked to review evidence presented during Gutierrez’s 10-day trial to determine whether she had acted recklessly, or with “willful disregard” for the safety of others, while overseeing guns and ammunition on the movie set nearly two and a half years ago.

The 26-year-old Arizona woman faces up to 18 months in prison for her role in the death of photography director Halyna Hutchins.

She had been charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering. The jury found her not guilty of evidence tampering.

Special prosecutors and attorneys for weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez finished presenting their cases in her Santa Fe trial on involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering charges Wednesday.

“Hannah Gutierrez loaded live ammunition into a firearm,” special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey told the jury, alleging that Gutierrez had failed to discover six live bullets on the movie set. “The astonishing lack of diligence

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