‘Rust’ Armourer Charged In Capturing Of Cinematographer Denied Bid To Have Costs Dismissed: Report

“Rust” armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues to search out herself in authorized limbo.

In a digital courtroom showdown on Tuesday, “Rust” armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed confronted a Santa Fe decide’s resolution on her request to dismiss costs towards her.

Defence attorneys claimed the prosecution’s current statements to the media might prejudice potential jurors. They argued that accusations of Gutierrez-Reed hiding cocaine and being “hung over” throughout the tragic on-set taking pictures may sway public opinion, per Deadline.

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Nonetheless, Decide Mary Marlowe Sommer denied the request, stating it was nonetheless preliminary and potential jurors hadn’t been affected but.

The controversial case made world headlines, involving the dying of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021, with actor Alec Baldwin additionally going through costs.

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Whereas Baldwin’s costs have been dropped earlier this 12 months, Gutierrez-Reed now faces involuntary manslaughter and evidence-tampering costs.

Her subsequent listening to is scheduled for August 9.

Regardless of defence claims of non-public motivations shaping the prosecution, the decide ordered either side to “keep the course” on the fees. If convicted, Gutierrez-Reed might withstand three years behind bars and hefty fines.