Judge Denies New Trial Request, 'Rust' Armorer Remains in Jail

A New Mexico judge denied a new trial for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of "Rust" by Alec Baldwin. Gutierrez-Reed remains in custody pending her sentencing in April, facing up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. Defense attorneys argued that jury instructions could confuse jurors, but the judge rejected their request. The shooting occurred during a rehearsal when Baldwin was pointing a gun at the cinematographer, and Gutierrez-Reed was blamed for bringing live ammunition onto the set and failing to follow gun safety protocols.