In a surprising turn of events, the weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, involved in the tragic shooting on the set of “Rust” has pleaded guilty to carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment, unrelated to the incident. This plea deal includes supervised probation for 18 months in exchange for a reduced sentence. Despite facing involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Gutierrez-Reed has now accepted guilt in this separate case.
Prosecutors attributed the mishandling of firearms to Gutierrez-Reed, accusing her of bringing live ammunition onto the set and violating gun safety procedures. With the recent guilty plea, Gutierrez-Reed will serve her probation concurrently with her prior prison term.
Previously slammed with an involuntary manslaughter conviction, Gutierrez-Reed is now navigating through plea deals and legal proceedings. The haunting incident during the filming of “Rust,” involving Alec Baldwin, continues to unfold in the courtroom, with unresolved issues concerning evidence withholding.
The emotional courtroom scene witnessed Gutierrez-Reed expressing remorse while her mother, Stacy Reed, looked on, hopeful for a fair outcome. As the legal saga progresses, the aftermath of this tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the importance of gun safety protocols in the film industry.
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