VERDICT-'Rust' Alec Baldwin Movie Shooting Trial

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the set of the film "Rust," was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection to the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The incident, which occurred on October 21, 2021, involved actor Alec Baldwin firing a live round from a prop gun held by Gutierrez Reed. After a trial in New Mexico, jurors deliberated for nearly three hours before rendering their decision. While Gutierrez Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, she was acquitted of a separate charge of evidence tampering. This charge was related to allegations that she transferred a "small bag of cocaine" to another individual following a police interview on the day of the shooting. The verdict was met with solemnity as Gutierrez Reed, aged 26, displayed no emotion while it was read. Following the announcement, she was remanded into custody. The judge did not immediately set a sentencing date. Involuntary manslaughter carries a potential sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. However, the precise outcome for Gutierrez Reed remains uncertain pending her sentencing. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence regarding Gutierrez Reed's responsibility for firearm safety and storage on the movie set. The defense argued that the incident was a tragic accident and emphasized Gutierrez Reed's lack of intent to cause harm. Reacting to the verdict, the legal team representing Halyna Hutchins' family expressed a mix of emotions. "While we appreciate the verdict of guilt on involuntary manslaughter, there's no bringing back our beloved Halyna," they stated. "We hope this case serves as a wake-up call for the industry to prioritize safety above all else." Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com