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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hannah Gutierrez Reed released on parole after 14 months in prison for 'Rust' shooting incident
Hannah Gutierrez Reed released on parole after 14 months in prison for 'Rust' shooting incident WASHINGTON: Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armourer involved in the tragic shooting on the set of the film Rust, has been released on parole after serving 14 months of a prison sentence. The 28-year-old was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the incident that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza in October 2021. According to Variety, Gutierrez Reed was incarcerated at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility, where she completed a substantial portion of her 18-month sentence. She was released on Friday morning, and authorities have directed her to return to her home in Bullhead City, Arizona. Although her attorney, Jason Bowles, has refrained from commenting on the release, citing privacy concerns, the event marks a significant moment in the aftermath of the tragic accident. In the shooting that occurred on the 'Rust' set near Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gutierrez Reed was found to have acted with criminal negligence when she loaded a live round into a firearm held by actor Alec Baldwin . According to Variety, Baldwin was holding the gun when it discharged, fatally wounding Hutchins and injuring Souza. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Baldwin himself faced charges of involuntary manslaughter, though his case was dismissed last year after it was revealed that prosecutors had failed to share critical evidence with the defence. The trial of Gutierrez Reed took place in early 2024, where prosecutors argued that her actions were part of a broader pattern of unsafe and unprofessional behaviour on the 'Rust' set. This included allowing actors to wave guns carelessly and a failure to enforce strict "muzzle discipline." They alleged that Gutierrez Reed's negligence directly contributed to the fatal accident. In her defence, Gutierrez Reed's legal team argued that she had no way of knowing that a box of dummy rounds, which typically contain small BBs that rattle when shaken, had been contaminated with live ammunition, according to Variety. They also suggested that the production company's cost-cutting measures and the demands placed on Gutierrez Reed, who was handling responsibilities for two people, contributed to the accident. Prosecutors, however, contended that if Gutierrez Reed had shaken the rounds before loading them into Baldwin's gun, she would have noticed the discrepancy with the live round, which did not rattle like the dummy rounds. As per Variety, the source of the live ammunition, which played a pivotal role in the tragedy, remained a topic of dispute during the trial. Gutierrez Reed's release comes with strict parole conditions. She is prohibited from purchasing, selling, or possessing firearms until her parole expires next year. Furthermore, she has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment and is required to either secure employment or enrol in school within 45 days. Despite her release, her legal battle is far from over. Gutierrez Reed's defence team has filed an appeal, citing several alleged errors made by the trial judge during the proceedings, as per Variety. Additionally, there are multiple civil suits still pending, which could have significant financial and legal implications for her moving forward. While Gutierrez Reed's case captured the public's attention, other individuals involved in the Rust shooting have faced legal consequences as well. David Halls, the first assistant director responsible for safety on set, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour charge of negligent handling of a firearm. He was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation but avoided jail time. Halls has since retired from the film industry. The production of 'Rust' continued more than a year after the tragic incident, ultimately wrapping up in Montana. Despite the long delay, the film had a limited release in early May, grossing just USD 25,000 across 115 theatres, as per Variety.
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hannah Gutierrez Reed released on parole after 14 months in prison for Rust shooting incident
Washington [US], May 25 (ANI): Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armourer involved in the tragic shooting on the set of the film Rust, has been released on parole after serving 14 months of a prison sentence. The 28-year-old was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the incident that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza in October 2021. According to Variety, Gutierrez Reed was incarcerated at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility, where she completed a substantial portion of her 18-month sentence. She was released on Friday morning, and authorities have directed her to return to her home in Bullhead City, Arizona. Although her attorney, Jason Bowles, has refrained from commenting on the release, citing privacy concerns, the event marks a significant moment in the aftermath of the tragic accident. In the shooting that occurred on the 'Rust' set near Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gutierrez Reed was found to have acted with criminal negligence when she loaded a live round into a firearm held by actor Alec Baldwin. According to Variety, Baldwin was holding the gun when it discharged, fatally wounding Hutchins and injuring Souza. Baldwin himself faced charges of involuntary manslaughter, though his case was dismissed last year after it was revealed that prosecutors had failed to share critical evidence with the defence. The trial of Gutierrez Reed took place in early 2024, where prosecutors argued that her actions were part of a broader pattern of unsafe and unprofessional behaviour on the 'Rust' set. This included allowing actors to wave guns carelessly and a failure to enforce strict "muzzle discipline." They alleged that Gutierrez Reed's negligence directly contributed to the fatal accident. In her defence, Gutierrez Reed's legal team argued that she had no way of knowing that a box of dummy rounds, which typically contain small BBs that rattle when shaken, had been contaminated with live ammunition, according to Variety. They also suggested that the production company's cost-cutting measures and the demands placed on Gutierrez Reed, who was handling responsibilities for two people, contributed to the accident. Prosecutors, however, contended that if Gutierrez Reed had shaken the rounds before loading them into Baldwin's gun, she would have noticed the discrepancy with the live round, which did not rattle like the dummy rounds. As per Variety, the source of the live ammunition, which played a pivotal role in the tragedy, remained a topic of dispute during the trial. Gutierrez Reed's release comes with strict parole conditions. She is prohibited from purchasing, selling, or possessing firearms until her parole expires next year. Furthermore, she has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment and is required to either secure employment or enrol in school within 45 days. Despite her release, her legal battle is far from over. Gutierrez Reed's defence team has filed an appeal, citing several alleged errors made by the trial judge during the proceedings, as per Variety. Additionally, there are multiple civil suits still pending, which could have significant financial and legal implications for her moving forward. While Gutierrez Reed's case captured the public's attention, other individuals involved in the Rust shooting have faced legal consequences as well. David Halls, the first assistant director responsible for safety on set, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour charge of negligent handling of a firearm. He was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation but avoided jail time. Halls has since retired from the film industry. The production of 'Rust' continued more than a year after the tragic incident, ultimately wrapping up in Montana. Despite the long delay, the film had a limited release in early May, grossing just USD 25,000 across 115 theatres, as per Variety. (ANI)
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed Released on Parole After 14 Months
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer convicted of manslaughter in the 'Rust' shooting, was released on parole Friday after serving 14 months in prison. Gutierrez Reed, 28, served her sentence at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility. She was released Friday morning and ordered to go to Bullhead City, Ariz., where she lives. Her attorney, Jason Bowles, declined to comment on the release out of respect for her privacy. More from Variety 'Rust' Review: Alec Baldwin Plays a Cold Outlaw With a Heart of Gold in a Buddy-Movie Western That Lopes Along More Than It Takes Wing 'Rust' Director Says He Didn't Watch Alec Baldwin's Reality Show: 'I Think I Was Busy Hitting Myself in the Face With a Frying Pan That Night' 'Rust' Trailer: Alec Baldwin Plays an Outlaw in First Footage After On-Set Death of Halyna Hutchins Gutierrez Reed was found to have acted with criminal negligence when she loaded a live bullet into Alec Baldwin's gun on the Western set near Santa Fe, N.M., in October 2021. Baldwin was holding the gun when it fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin — who denied pulling the trigger — was also put on trial for involuntary manslaughter last July, but the case was dismissed after the judge learned that prosecutors had withheld evidence from the defense. The Santa Fe district attorney abandoned an appeal of that ruling in December, after the state attorney general declined to pursue it. Gutierrez Reed was convicted at a trial in February and March 2024. Prosecutors alleged that the shooting was part of a pattern of sloppy and unprofessional behavior, including allowing actors to wave guns around and failing to maintain 'muzzle discipline.' The defense argued that Gutierrez Reed could not have anticipated that a box of inert dummy rounds had been contaminated with a handful of similar-looking live bullets. The defense also alleged that the production was to blame for cutting corners and for requiring her to do the job of two people. Dummy rounds typically contain a few BBs that rattle when shaken. Prosecutors argued that had she shaken all of the rounds before loading them into Baldwin's gun, she would have discovered that one did not rattle. The prosecution also alleged that Gutierrez Reed was responsible for bringing the live rounds on set, though the source of the rounds was heavily disputed. Gutierrez Reed was sentenced in April 2024 to 18 months in prison, the maximum term for involuntary manslaughter. Until her parole expires next year, she is barred from buying, selling or possessing firearms. She is also ordered to undergo a mental health assessment and to obtain work or enroll in school within 45 days. Her case remains on appeal, as the defense alleged numerous errors by the trial judge. She separately pleaded guilty to a charge of bringing a gun into a bar, which did not add to her prison time. Several civil cases also remain pending. David Halls, the first assistant director who was responsible for set safety, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent handling of a firearm. He was given six months of unsupervised probation and no prison time. He has since retired from the industry. 'Rust' was completed in Montana more than a year after the shooting. It was given a limited release on May 2, grossing just $25,000 in 115 theaters. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
