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8 Shocking Moments in Alec Baldwin Armorer’s Trial for ‘Rust’ Movie Shooting

Feb 27, 2024

A discussion on Hannah Gutierrez-Reed facing charges in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' movie shooting. Testimonies include reactions post-shooting, prior accidental discharge, and top moments in the trial. Analysis of evidence integrity, scene tampering, live rounds on set, and prop house responsibility. Witness testimonies on revolver mechanics, duty of the armorer, and legal consequences after the tragic event.

31:12

Episode guests

Jesse Weber

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed

Halyna Hutchins

Alyssa Fisher

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Quick takeaways

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faces manslaughter charges for negligence in handling firearms on set.

Witness testimonies highlight Gutierrez-Reed's failure to follow safety protocols, leading to the tragic incident.

Deep dives

Trial Details and Background

The podcast episode delves into the trial centered around the shooting on the set of the film Rust, starring Alec Baldwin. The focus is on Hannah Gutierrez'Read, the film's armor, who is on trial for charges related to the accidental shooting of cinematographer Helena Hutchins. The prosecution argues that Gutierrez'Read acted negligently and failed to ensure safety protocols, resulting in live ammunition being used on set.

Introduction

2min

Legal Maneuvers in the 'Rust' Movie Shooting Case

9min

Questioning the Reason for Asking the Armor to Get Into the Truck

2min

Reacting to Arrest and Uncovering Live Rounds on Set

2min

Responsibility of Live Ammunition and Evidence Integrity

6min

Revelations and Recounts

11min

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after famed actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on the set of the movie “Rust" in New Mexico. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. The armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on set. Witnesses so far have testified about everything from Gutierrez-Reed’s reaction following the shooting and another accidental discharge that happened earlier in filming. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the top eight moments in the trial so far..

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