Assistant Director Testifies Armorer Handed Baldwin Gun Before Fatal 'Rust' Shooting
In a dramatic turn of events, the assistant director's courtroom testimony contradicts earlier accounts, stating the armorer directly handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
- Assistant director David Halls testified that armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed handed Alec Baldwin the gun that fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, contradicting earlier accounts.
- Halls admitted to being negligent in checking the gun properly, revealing he did not examine all the rounds inside.
- The trial has unveiled intense and emotional testimonies, with Halls breaking down as he recalled Hutchins' last words.
- Expert witnesses criticized Baldwin's handling of firearms on set, highlighting safety lapses and rushed procedures.
- The trial against Gutierrez-Reed continues, with Baldwin's own trial on similar charges scheduled for later this year.