‘Rust’ Armorer to Remain in Jail Pending Appeal, New Trial Denied

“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain in jail for her role in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A Santa Fe, New Mexico judge denied Ms. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney’s request for the defendant’s release during a remote hearing held on Google Meet. The judge also denied a request for a new trial. Variety reported that during the hearing, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer emphasized, “keep in mind there was a death that the jury determined was caused by her.” On March 6, Ms. Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter following a trial spanning two weeks. Accusations from the prosecution asserted that she unintentionally introduced live ammunition onto the film set, a serious violation of safety procedures, and neglected to adequately inspect the bullets before inserting one into actor Alec Baldwin’s firearm. Mr. Baldwin also serves as the film’s producer....