The New York Times – Film:
Prosecutors said the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was responsible for the presence of live ammunition on the set and for failing to check the gun; the defense said she was a scapegoat.
Category: Accidents and Safety
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Armorer Who Loaded Gun in Alec Baldwin Shooting Faces Trial: What to Know
The New York Times – Film:
The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film “Rust.” She has pleaded not guilty.
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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet
The New York Times – Travel:
Employees at its Washington State factory are said to have removed the door plug for further work before the plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines.
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The Legal Question at the Center of the Alec Baldwin Criminal Case
The New York Times – Film:
The actor was told the gun he was rehearsing with on the “Rust” set, which fired and killed the cinematographer, held no live ammunition. Can he be found guilty of manslaughter?
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‘Rust’ Killing Forces Hollywood to Make Choices on Guns
The New York Times – Film:
Real guns or replicas? Blank fire or special effects? The killing of a cinematographer on a film set has some in the industry rethinking their approach to firearms.
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Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
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‘Wedgie’ on Disney Water Slide Caused Severe Injuries, Lawsuit Says
The New York Times – Travel:
Emma McGuinness suffered “permanent bodily injury” on a visit to Disney World in Florida in 2019, according to a lawsuit that accuses Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence.
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Bali Elevator Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 5
The New York Times – Travel:
The crash in Bali, an Indonesian island where tourism drives the economy, is under investigation. The victims were part of the resort’s housekeeping staff.
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Large Crack in Roller Coaster Beam Prompts Its Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A visitor to the North Carolina amusement park recorded a crack in a pillar of the ride, Fury 325, which is billed as one of the tallest of its kind.