Alec Baldwin Awaits Trial as 'Rust' Armorer Receives Maximum Sentence

With the recent sentencing of the 'Rust' armorer to 18 months in prison, attention turns to Alec Baldwin's upcoming trial and potential implications for the actor.

• Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer on the 'Rust' film set, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
• Alec Baldwin, also facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, is set to go on trial in July, raising questions about the potential severity of his sentence.
• The recent sentencing highlights the ongoing legal repercussions from the tragic shooting on the set of 'Rust' in October 2021.
• Legal experts suggest Baldwin's role as both actor and producer could significantly impact his defense and the trial's outcome.
• Gutierrez's attorney plans to appeal the sentence, arguing that she was made a scapegoat in a rushed production environment.

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