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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.
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