Jury selection is set to commence in the trial of the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, in Santa Fe. Gutierrez Reed faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in connection to the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. The incident occurred when a prop gun, handled by the film's star Alec Baldwin, discharged, resulting in Hutchins' untimely demise.
The central focus of the trial revolves around the presence of live rounds on set and the responsibilities of Gutierrez Reed as the armorer. The prosecution aims to establish negligence and determine whether her actions, or lack thereof, directly contributed to the fatal outcome. The defense, on the other hand, is expected to argue that Gutierrez Reed is being unfairly targeted and that external factors, such as COVID-related restrictions and chaotic set conditions, played a significant role.
