Rust Armorer Seeks New Trial Amid Allegations of Prosecutorial Misconduct
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer argues for dismissal or retrial, citing hidden evidence and false testimony by the special prosecutor.
- Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of 'Rust,' is pushing for a new trial or dismissal of her case, claiming prosecutorial misconduct.
- Her lawyer, Jason Bowles, alleges that the special prosecutor, Kari Morrissey, hid critical ammunition evidence and provided false testimony.
- Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July after revelations that prosecutors withheld evidence from his defense team.
- Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer is expected to rule next week on whether Gutierrez-Reed will be granted a new trial or released from prison.
- The controversy centers around live ammunition found on the 'Rust' set, with conflicting testimonies about its origins and handling by the prosecution.