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Weapons Master in Alec Baldwin Film ‘Rust’ Sentenced to 18 Months for Involuntary Manslaughter

In the aftermath of the tragic incident on the set of the film “Rust,” where Alec Baldwin unintentionally discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injury to director Joel Souza, the weapons master, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. This verdict comes after her conviction in March.

During the trial, Gutierrez-Reed was portrayed as the crucial figure responsible for ensuring the safety of firearms on set. The judge, in delivering the sentence, emphasized Gutierrez-Reed’s pivotal role in maintaining the safety of the weapons, stating that she had failed in her duty, thereby turning a supposedly safe weapon into a lethal one. The circumstances surrounding the presence of live ammunition in the revolver remain unclear.

Gutierrez-Reed, who had loaded the firearm handled by Baldwin during a rehearsal, faced accusations of negligent homicide and tampering with evidence. While she was acquitted of the latter charge, the jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter, attributing it to her negligent oversight of the numerous weapons present on set.

Baldwin, who was both an actor and co-producer of the film, maintains that he was unaware of the live cartridge in the weapon and that the discharge was accidental. His trial is scheduled to commence in July.

Following the verdict, Gutierrez-Reed’s lawyer announced plans to appeal the decision, underscoring the ongoing legal complexities and efforts to seek accountability in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Amrita Bhandari

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