The New York Times – Film:
The prosecution pointed to a photo of the film’s armorer, arguing she had brought the live rounds. Her lawyers tried to focus attention on the movie’s primary ammunition supplier.
Category: Gutierrez-Reed, Hannah
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Manslaughter Trial Begins of ‘Rust’ Armorer in Alec Baldwin Shooting
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.
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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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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’ Armorer Transferred Narcotics on Day of Shooting, Prosecutor Says
The New York Times – Film:
A new charge of evidence tampering was announced as a departing investigator accused the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office of “reprehensible and unprofessional” conduct.
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Prosecutor Behind ‘Rust’ Charges Steps Aside, Appointing Replacements
The New York Times – Film:
The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has suffered setbacks, and now the district attorney has withdrawn from the case and named two special prosecutors.
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After Baldwin Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Actors Worry About Gun Safety
The New York Times – Film:
The manslaughter charges Alec Baldwin faces after a fatal on-set shooting revived questions about who’s responsible for gun safety on film productions. “We are not actual cowboys,” an actor noted.
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Prosecutors Say Alec Baldwin Had ‘Absolute Duty’ to Check the Gun
The New York Times – Film:
The officials who decided to bring involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor say he should have ensured the gun was safe to handle. Mr. Baldwin says that others were responsible.
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Alec Baldwin Will Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Killing
The New York Times – Film:
The film’s armorer will face the same charge. A cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was rehearsing with went off. There was not supposed to be live ammunition on the set.