"Movie Armorer Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Alec Baldwin Shooting"

A movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust," assigning new blame in the October 2021 incident. Gutierrez-Reed was found not guilty of evidence tampering but was immediately placed in custody after the verdict. The trial highlighted safety failures and negligence on the set, with prosecutors arguing that live ammunition was unknowingly brought onto the set, while defense attorneys pointed to broader problems beyond Gutierrez-Reed's control, including mishandling of weapons by Alec Baldwin. Baldwin, who was indicted on the same charge, has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial in July.