Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting

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Source: ABC News

Hannah Gutierrez has appealed her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin film "Rust."

Gutierrez, the film's armorer, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting.

The Santa Fe, New Mexico, County jury deliberated for under three hours on March 6 before reaching a split verdict. They found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted her of tampering with evidence in the case.


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Defense attorney Jason Bowles had said in his closing arguments that the New Mexico Occupational Safety and Health Administration's investigation into the shooting found that the management "demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety" and was responsible for the safety on the set, saying there was a rush to judgment and Gutierrez was a "convenient fall person."

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/hannah-gutierrez-appeals-manslaughter-conviction-rust-shooting/story?id=110223365

[hlthe2b]

1. She appeared to be so incredibly immature that admittedly I have trouble imagining why on earth

she was left in that role. (albeit it is pretty clear she was hired because of her father's armorer reputation).

But, I think this appeal will go nowhere.

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2. her appeal will be denied.

As the armorer, she was in charge of gun safety. Her irresponsibility led to a loss of life — indisputably manslaughter. She will continue to face the consequences of her actions.

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3. Everyone appeals everything these days. Will it go all the way to the Supreme Court?

[Raine]

4. She's fortunate it's only 18 months

and she'll probably not even have to serve the full amount. Just serve your time, someone ended up dead for heaven's sake.