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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.
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