Judge denies request to free Hannah Gutierrez, armorer in fatal ‘Rust’ movie
As a seasoned observer of the world of cinema, I find myself deeply saddened and troubled by the recent developments surrounding the tragic accident on the set of “Rust.” Hannah Gutierrez, a young woman with a promising career ahead, finds herself entangled in a web of circumstances that no one should ever have to face.
As a movie enthusiast penning down my thoughts, I find myself compelled to discuss an unsettling turn of events surrounding the production of the western film “Rust.” A New Mexico judge has decided that Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer on set, will continue her stay behind bars, as she is implicated in the tragic death of the movie’s cinematographer. This decision underscores the gravity of the situation and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols on film sets.
On Monday, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer of the New Mexico First Judicial District Court declined a plea for Gutierrez’s release from prison or scheduling a fresh trial to reconsider the evidence, given recent allegations of errors committed by a special prosecutor.
Gutierrez’s attorney Jason Bowles said he would appeal the decision.
For approximately six and a half months, Gutierrez has been incarcerated out of an 18-month term, having been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic 2021 incident where Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot accidentally.
Gutierrez admitted to handling Baldwin’s prop gun, which led to a conviction on a felony charge by a Santa Fe County jury consisting of twelve members during a two-week trial in March. The trial explored safety concerns on set and the lasting emotional impact for those who witnessed the shooting incident.
Prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey claimed that Gutierrez transported live bullets to the set from her house in Arizona, a claim which Gutierrez disputes. The incident occurred when Baldwin was handling the gun during scene preparation and it accidentally fired. Hutchins suffered a fatal injury as a result; fortunately, the film’s director, Joel Souza, who was also hit by the bullet, managed to recover.
After the summer’s collapse of Baldwin’s prosecution in New Mexico, which was marred by accusations of misconduct against Morrissey and Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies, the judge re-examined Gutierrez’s conviction.
Marlowe Sommer cleared Baldwin, under a separate involuntary manslaughter charge, following an intense hearing in July. The judge was outraged at Morrissey and other county officials for withholding evidence potentially beneficial to Baldwin’s defense team from the actor.
The disputed evidence included a bag of ammunition, some of which matched the fatal bullet in the “Rust” shooting. Morrissey argued the ammunition was not relevant to Baldwin’s case.
Following the acquittal of Baldwin, Bowles contended that his client deserved either a fresh trial or the dismissal of their case, as there had been “misconduct by the prosecution.
Previously, Bowles put forth his case to the judge, stating that crucial evidence – like a supplementary report from the state’s ballistics specialist and an interview with the supplier of weapons and ammunition – were not given to Gutierrez’s legal team during trial preparation. According to Bowles, this omission denied Gutierrez her rights.
The judge was not swayed.
In his latest court ruling on Monday, Marlowe Sommer stated that the defendant was found guilty of a felony involving a firearm which ultimately led to the death of Ms. Halyna Hutchins. He emphasized that Gutierrez’s reckless behavior created an environment where a fatal bullet could be discharged.
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2024-09-30 20:31