'Rust' Armorer Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting Incident

A juror in the Rust case explained that the decision to find armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter was based on her failure to conduct safety checks and ensure the gun handed to Alec Baldwin did not contain live ammunition. Gutierrez-Reed was also charged with evidence tampering but was found not guilty. The prosecutor highlighted her "astonishing lack of diligence" in gun safety measures, leading to the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The juror emphasized the importance of taking responsibility when handling weapons, and Gutierrez-Reed faces up to 18 months in prison. Alec Baldwin's trial is set to begin on 9 July.