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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's Trial for 'Rust' Shooting Set to Begin

As the trial approaches, new court filings reveal concerns over the armorer's alleged substance use and its impact on set safety.

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Actor Alec Baldwin arrives at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at the Hilton Midtown in New York on December 6, 2022.
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Overview

  • Several 'Rust' crew members raised alarms over armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's alleged drug and alcohol use, according to prosecutors.
  • Gutierrez-Reed faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
  • Prosecutors allege Gutierrez-Reed handed off cocaine after her police interview and had a history of reckless conduct.
  • Alec Baldwin, also indicted on involuntary manslaughter, has pleaded not guilty, with his trial drawing significant attention.
  • The trials may shed light on how live ammunition was brought onto the 'Rust' set, a key unanswered question in the case.