Rust Armorer Fights Conviction: Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct in Halyna Hutchins’ Death

July 18, 2024
Rust Armorer Fights Conviction: Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct in Halyna Hutchins’ Death
  • Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust,' is seeking to overturn her conviction citing prosecutorial misconduct.

  • The same manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin was dismissed due to withheld evidence, raising questions about Gutierrez-Reed's involvement.

  • The evidence in question, related to live rounds on set, was not included in the Rust file.

  • Despite legal experts believing her chances of success are slim, Gutierrez-Reed also requests release pending appeal and the removal of the special prosecutor from the case.

  • The judge will schedule a hearing on Gutierrez-Reed's motion, which could potentially conclude the criminal cases against her and Baldwin for Hutchins' death.

  • Gutierrez-Reed also faces a separate felony charge for allegedly carrying a gun into a bar.

  • The shooting incident occurred when Baldwin accidentally fired a gun during a rehearsal, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.

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