'‘Rust’ Armorer Seeks Case Dismissal or Retrial Following Dismissal of Charges in Baldwin Case'

Entertainment | July 16, 2024, 7:25 p.m.

The lawyer for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the troubled film Rust, has filed a motion for her release based on prosecutorial misconduct and evidence suppression in Alec Baldwin's trial. Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, but new evidence suggests a different outcome was possible. The motion demands dismissal of her case or a new trial, citing failure to disclose exculpatory evidence. Gutierrez-Reed's initial sentence of 18 months in prison is under review, as more evidence of misconduct emerges. The recent dismissal of Baldwin's case due to lack of disclosure could lead to Gutierrez-Reed's release, as the same issues affected both trials. Despite opposition, the motion represents a significant step towards justice for Gutierrez-Reed in the aftermath of a tragic incident on the Rust set.