Rust Armorer Faces New Charge as Shooting Investigation Unravels

The armorer for the movie Rust is charged with tampering with evidence related to passing drugs on the day of the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer.
The lead investigator raised concerns about the sheriff's department's handling of the shooting investigation in an email accidentally sent to the defense.
Prosecutors added the new charge a week after alleging the armorer was under the influence of drugs and alcohol on the day of the shooting.
The armorer's attorney argues the additional charge shows the prosecution's case is retaliatory and vindictive.
The case against Alec Baldwin has fallen apart, while the Rust set's assistant director took a plea deal.