Rust Armorer Trial: Examining the Sloppy Conduct that Led to a Tragic Incident
The trial of Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the set of the film "Rust," began on Thursday in New Mexico. The trial revolves around the tragic incident that took place in October 2021, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
During the opening statements, prosecutor Jason Lewis emphasized Gutierrez Reed's "sloppy" and "unprofessional" conduct, holding her accountable for the death of Halyna Hutchins. Lewis argued that Gutierrez Reed had failed to properly check the ammunition loaded into the gun wielded by actor Alec Baldwin, which ultimately led to the fatal shooting.
Lewis claimed that Gutierrez Reed treated safety protocols as optional and neglected her duties as an armorer, contributing to the loss of Hutchins' life. The prosecutor also mentioned that Gut...