'Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence

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'Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the former armorer of the movie Rust, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge criticized Gutierrez-Reed for not expressing accountability for the death. The incident occurred when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun during a scene rehearsal, leading to questions about who was responsible for loading the gun with live ammunition. Gutierrez-Reed's attorney argued that she was unfairly targeted, while her father's GoFundMe campaign to cover legal costs was shut down. Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial in July for his role in the incident.

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