Armorer in Fatal 'Rust' Shooting Waives Hearing, Paving Way for Possible Manslaughter Trial
- Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in an accidental shooting by actor Alec Baldwin on the 'Rust' set in 2021.
- Head armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was charged with manslaughter and evidence tampering for the incident.
- Gutierrez-Reed waived her right to a preliminary hearing, allowing the case to proceed to a potential trial.
- Charges were dropped against Baldwin but may be refiled pending further gun testing.
- Safety measures on sets have increased since the shooting, with more use of props and digital effects.
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