"Rust Armorer Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Film Set Shooting"

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film Rust, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The incident occurred when Alec Baldwin, rehearsing a scene, fired a prop gun, hitting Hutchins and wounding the film’s director. Gutierrez-Reed was responsible for ensuring firearm safety on set and was found negligent in her duties. Alec Baldwin, also charged with involuntary manslaughter, has pleaded not guilty. The trial highlighted safety failures on the film set and could have major implications for Baldwin.