A New Mexico judge on Friday denied the prosecution's request that convicted Rust&nbsp;armourer Hannah Gutierrez be given immunity to testify at the July trial of Alec&nbsp;Baldwin&nbsp;for the 2021 fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer.

Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March for the on-set killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and was what Morrissey called "an incredibly important witness" against&nbsp;Baldwin. Prosecutors are trying to show&nbsp;Baldwin&nbsp;was negligent in his use of a revolver that fired a live round into Hutchins.

Prosecutor Kari Morrissey said during a hearing Friday that she still might call Gutierrez to the stand, though the judge said it was clear from preliminary interviews and from her lawyer's arguments Friday that Gutierrez would not answer questions on the stand, with or without immunity.

In pre-trial interviews Gutierrez claimed her constitutional right to remain silent and not incriminate herself when questioned on firearms safety failures leading up to the shooting inside a movie-set church near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Prosecutors had requested that Gutierrez get so-called use immunity, which would prevent them from using anything she says at&nbsp;Baldwin's trial against her.

Her lawyer said she does not wish to incriminate herself as she appeals her April sentencing of 18 months imprisonment and in another unrelated weapons case she faces.

Gutierrez was sentenced after a jury found her guilty of criminal negligence for mistakenly loading a live round into the revolver&nbsp;Baldwin&nbsp;was using.

Baldwin&nbsp;has denied responsibility for Hutchins' death, saying the gun went off on its own after he pointed it at the cinematographer and cocked it. He denies pulling the trigger.

In a recorded phone conversation after her March trial Gutierrez was recorded saying she wanted to see&nbsp;Baldwin&nbsp;"in jail," according to a court filing by prosecutors.

Also on Friday, district court judge Mary Marlowe Sommer allowed a group of defense witnesses to remain after&nbsp;Baldwin's legal team requested they be removed from their list following pre-trial interviews.

State prosecutor Morrissey said in a court filing that one of the witnesses, Zachariah Sneesby, said in a pre-trial interview that he saw&nbsp;Baldwin&nbsp;pull the trigger of the revolver when it fired the round that killed Hutchins.

A New Mexico judge on Friday denied the prosecution's request that convicted Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez be given immunity to testify at the July trial of Alec Baldwin for the 2021 fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer.

A New Mexico judge on Friday denied the prosecution's request that convicted Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez be given immunity to testify at the July trial of Alec Baldwin for the 2021 fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer. Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March for the on-set killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and was what Morrissey called "an incredibly important witness" against Baldwin. Prosecutors are trying to show Baldwin was negligent in his use of a revolver that fired a live round into Hutchins. Prosecutor Kari Morrissey said during a hearing Friday that she still might call Gutierrez to the stand, though the judge said it was clear from preliminary interviews and from her lawyer's arguments Friday that Gutierrez would not answer questions on the stand, with or without immunity. In pre-trial interviews Gutierrez claimed her constitutional right to remain silent and not incriminate herself when questioned on firearms safety failures leading up to the shooting inside a movie-set church near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Prosecutors had requested that Gutierrez get so-called use immunity, which would prevent them from using anything she says at Baldwin's trial against her. Her lawyer said she does not wish to incriminate herself as she appeals her April sentencing of 18 months imprisonment and in another unrelated weapons case she faces. Gutierrez was sentenced after a jury found her guilty of criminal negligence for mistakenly loading a live round into the revolver Baldwin was using. Baldwin has denied responsibility for Hutchins' death, saying the gun went off on its own after he pointed it at the cinematographer and cocked it. He denies pulling the trigger. In a recorded phone conversation after her March trial Gutierrez was recorded saying she wanted to see Baldwin "in jail," according to a court filing by prosecutors. Also on Friday, district court judge Mary Marlowe Sommer allowed a group of defense witnesses to remain after Baldwin's legal team requested they be removed from their list following pre-trial interviews. State prosecutor Morrissey said in a court filing that one of the witnesses, Zachariah Sneesby, said in a pre-trial interview that he saw Baldwin pull the trigger of the revolver when it fired the round that killed Hutchins.

Convicted Rust armorer denied immunity to testify at Alec Baldwin trial

It’s not over yet for Alec Baldwin and others in the Rust crew as a last-minute bid to throw away the case has been rejected. Now, the trial of Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will begin as planned next week.

<h2>Rust armourer's lawyers wanted the case to get delayed&nbsp;</h2>

In an attempt to get the case dismissed, Hannah’s lawyer had argued that the case was irreparably tainted when the state turned over hundreds of attorney-client text messages to a key witness.&nbsp;

The judge presiding over the case,&nbsp;Mary Marlowe Sommer refused to dismiss the case, finding that the disclosure was not prejudicial to the defence.

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With effect, Gutierrez Reed is set to go on trial on February 21 on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. She is accused of recklessly loading a live bullet into Alec Baldwin’s gun on the set of a film titled Rust. This led to the death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.&nbsp;

On the motion to dismiss, the judge noted that Hannah’s lawyer, Jason Bowles had signed a consent form allowing detectives to search his client’s phone and that the form did not exclude attorney-client communications. The judge also denied a defence motion to sever the two counts to be heard at separate trials.

<h2>Hannah Reed is accused of tampering with evidence that could lead to a breakthrough</h2>

Hannah Gutierrez Reed is accused of tampering with evidence by handing off a bag of cocaine to a friend after the shooting on the set of Rust. The prosecution alleges that she was attempting to conceal evidence that could solve the case.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the defence is arguing that the cocaine allegation is speculative and that raising it would prejudice the jury on the manslaughter count.

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Hannah’s lawyer has also refused to allow the defence to call an expert witness on safety standards in union productions who came forward within the last 10 days. The prosecutor argued the witness was disclosed far too late, and that she had no time to prepare.

It’s not over yet for Alec Baldwin and others in the Rust crew as a last-minute bid to throw away the case has been rejected. Now, the trial of Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will begin as planned next week.

It’s not over yet for Alec Baldwin and others in the Rust crew as a last-minute bid to throw away the case has been rejected. Now, the trial of Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will begin as planned next week. Rust armourer's lawyers wanted the case to get delayed In an attempt to get the case dismissed, Hannah’s lawyer had argued that the case was irreparably tainted when the state turned over hundreds of attorney-client text messages to a key witness. The judge presiding over the case, Mary Marlowe Sommer refused to dismiss the case, finding that the disclosure was not prejudicial to the defence. Also read: Michael Jackson biopic first look: Late singer’s nephew recreates his iconic Dangerous Tour With effect, Gutierrez Reed is set to go on trial on February 21 on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. She is accused of recklessly loading a live bullet into Alec Baldwin’s gun on the set of a film titled Rust. This led to the death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. On the motion to dismiss, the judge noted that Hannah’s lawyer, Jason Bowles had signed a consent form allowing detectives to search his client’s phone and that the form did not exclude attorney-client communications. The judge also denied a defence motion to sever the two counts to be heard at separate trials. Hannah Reed is accused of tampering with evidence that could lead to a breakthrough Hannah Gutierrez Reed is accused of tampering with evidence by handing off a bag of cocaine to a friend after the shooting on the set of Rust. The prosecution alleges that she was attempting to conceal evidence that could solve the case. Meanwhile, the defence is arguing that the cocaine allegation is speculative and that raising it would prejudice the jury on the manslaughter count. Also read: BAFTA 2024: David Beckham, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba join as award presenters Hannah’s lawyer has also refused to allow the defence to call an expert witness on safety standards in union productions who came forward within the last 10 days. The prosecutor argued the witness was disclosed far too late, and that she had no time to prepare.

Rust shooting: Trial to start next week, judge refuses to dismiss case

US actor Alec Baldwin, who has been charged with manslaughter over the deadly shooting on the set of his film, asked a New Mexico judge for a "speedy trial" Wednesday.

Baldwin, a producer and actor on the film, was charged again Friday for his role in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie Rust.

He was holding a Colt .45 during rehearsals for the low-budget Western in New Mexico when it discharged a live round, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.

Baldwin has repeatedly denied responsibility for the shooting, insisting he did not pull the trigger on the gun, which in any case should have been loaded with a non-lethal blank.

The charges filed Friday are the latest attempt to hold someone to account for the deadly episode, which sent shockwaves through Hollywood and led to calls for a tightening of the rules around firearms on movie sets.

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The court had required Baldwin to appear for an initial hearing virtually or in person by February 1, according to court documents seen by AFP.&nbsp;

Baldwin's defense Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro on Wednesday filed a request for a quick trial in order to "minimize public vilification and suspicion and to avoid the hazards of proving his innocence that often arise after a lengthy delay in prosecution."

Initial manslaughter charges against 65-year-old Baldwin were dropped in April last year, due to what prosecutors called "new facts" which demanded "further investigation and forensic analysis" and lead to the convening of the grand jury that handed down Friday's indictment.&nbsp;

Baldwin reportedly faces up to 18 months in jail if convicted.

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armorer -- the person responsible for supplying and maintaining weapons -- is set to go on trial next month on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.

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Dave Halls, the film's safety coordinator and assistant director who handed Baldwin the loaded gun, agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to six months' probation.

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Filming of "Rust" was halted by the tragedy, but resumed last year.

The cinematographer's widower, Matthew Hutchins, who has already settled a wrongful death suit with "Rust" producers, served as an executive producer on the project.

Director Souza also returned, saying at the time that completing the movie would be "bittersweet" but that the cast and crew "are committed to completing what Halyna and I started."&nbsp;

US actor Alec Baldwin, who has been charged with manslaughter over the deadly shooting on the set of his film, asked a New Mexico judge for a "speedy trial" Wednesday.

US actor Alec Baldwin, who has been charged with manslaughter over the deadly shooting on the set of his film, asked a New Mexico judge for a "speedy trial" Wednesday. Baldwin, a producer and actor on the film, was charged again Friday for his role in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie Rust. He was holding a Colt .45 during rehearsals for the low-budget Western in New Mexico when it discharged a live round, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has repeatedly denied responsibility for the shooting, insisting he did not pull the trigger on the gun, which in any case should have been loaded with a non-lethal blank. The charges filed Friday are the latest attempt to hold someone to account for the deadly episode, which sent shockwaves through Hollywood and led to calls for a tightening of the rules around firearms on movie sets. Halle Berry's The Mothership hits roadblock, Netflix shelves it for THIS reason The court had required Baldwin to appear for an initial hearing virtually or in person by February 1, according to court documents seen by AFP. Baldwin's defense Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro on Wednesday filed a request for a quick trial in order to "minimize public vilification and suspicion and to avoid the hazards of proving his innocence that often arise after a lengthy delay in prosecution." Initial manslaughter charges against 65-year-old Baldwin were dropped in April last year, due to what prosecutors called "new facts" which demanded "further investigation and forensic analysis" and lead to the convening of the grand jury that handed down Friday's indictment. Baldwin reportedly faces up to 18 months in jail if convicted. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armorer -- the person responsible for supplying and maintaining weapons -- is set to go on trial next month on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. Dave Halls, the film's safety coordinator and assistant director who handed Baldwin the loaded gun, agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to six months' probation. Jon Stewart returns to ‘Daily Show’ as host Filming of "Rust" was halted by the tragedy, but resumed last year. The cinematographer's widower, Matthew Hutchins, who has already settled a wrongful death suit with "Rust" producers, served as an executive producer on the project. Director Souza also returned, saying at the time that completing the movie would be "bittersweet" but that the cast and crew "are committed to completing what Halyna and I started."

Alec Baldwin seeks 'speedy' manslaughter trial for Rust film death

The woman who was overseeing the use of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer agreed Friday to forgo a preliminary hearing that would have provided court testimony from dozens of people, including eyewitnesses to the shooting.

Arizona-based armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in a court filing, waived her right to a courtroom review of evidence on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust. Gutierrez-Reed also waived her right to a review of charges by a grand jury.

Defence attorney Jason Bowles has described Hutchins’ death on Oct. 21, 2021, as a tragic accident and says that Gutierrez-Reed committed no crime. Gutierrez-Reed has not entered a plea to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence-tampering. If convicted, she faces up to three years in prison.

Rust&nbsp;safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls has pleaded no contest to a charge of unsafe handling of a firearm and received a suspended sentence of six months’ probation.

In April, prosecutors dropped charges against Baldwin, who was pointing a gun at Hutchins when it went off, killing her and injuring director Joel Souza.

That left Gutierrez-Reed as the sole remaining defendant.

Baldwin has said the gun fired accidentally after he followed instructions to point it toward Hutchins, who was behind the camera. He said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the gun fired.

Prosecutors have reserved the right to refile charges against Baldwin and commissioned additional weapons testing to investigate whether the gun’s hammer was intentionally modified.

Authorities have not fully explained how live ammunition found its way onto the film set and into the .45-caliber revolver.

Authorities say Gutierrez-Reed loaded the gun prior to a lunch break with what should have been inert dummy ammunition. Prosecutors say the armourer was negligent amid a breakdown of safety protocols as cast and crew began rehearsing with the weapon — containing a live round — in the early afternoon.

Prosecutors have recently filed the evidence-tampering charge on allegations that Gutierrez-Reed handed off a small bag of narcotics to a colleague amid police interviews on the day of the shooting.

Bowles says prosecutors are engaged in “character assassination.” Gutierrez-Reed will undergo regular drug testing at her own expense under new terms of pretrial release approved Thursday by a New Mexico judge.

The filming of “Rust” resumed in April in Montana under an agreement with the cinematographer’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, that makes him an executive producer.

Rust Movie Productions, the company that originally bankrolled the movie, has paid a $100,000 fine to New Mexico workplace safety regulators who issued a scathing narrative of “serious,” but not willful, safety failures, including testimony that production managers took limited or no action to address two misfires on set before the fatal shooting.

With major productions on hold during the Hollywood writers and actor strikes, no weapons of any kind are being used on those sets for the time being.

Since the fatal shooting on Rust, there has been a significant industry shift toward replacing real guns that fire blanks with replicas and digital-effects gunfire. But moves that some supported — including gun bans via legislation, studio requirements or union demands — have not happened. 
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The woman who was overseeing the use of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer agreed Friday to forgo a preliminary hearing that would have provided court testimony from dozens of people, including eyewitnesses to the shooting.

The woman who was overseeing the use of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer agreed Friday to forgo a preliminary hearing that would have provided court testimony from dozens of people, including eyewitnesses to the shooting. Arizona-based armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in a court filing, waived her right to a courtroom review of evidence on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust. Gutierrez-Reed also waived her right to a review of charges by a grand jury. Defence attorney Jason Bowles has described Hutchins’ death on Oct. 21, 2021, as a tragic accident and says that Gutierrez-Reed committed no crime. Gutierrez-Reed has not entered a plea to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence-tampering. If convicted, she faces up to three years in prison. Rust safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls has pleaded no contest to a charge of unsafe handling of a firearm and received a suspended sentence of six months’ probation. In April, prosecutors dropped charges against Baldwin, who was pointing a gun at Hutchins when it went off, killing her and injuring director Joel Souza. That left Gutierrez-Reed as the sole remaining defendant. Baldwin has said the gun fired accidentally after he followed instructions to point it toward Hutchins, who was behind the camera. He said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the gun fired. Prosecutors have reserved the right to refile charges against Baldwin and commissioned additional weapons testing to investigate whether the gun’s hammer was intentionally modified. Authorities have not fully explained how live ammunition found its way onto the film set and into the .45-caliber revolver. Authorities say Gutierrez-Reed loaded the gun prior to a lunch break with what should have been inert dummy ammunition. Prosecutors say the armourer was negligent amid a breakdown of safety protocols as cast and crew began rehearsing with the weapon — containing a live round — in the early afternoon. Prosecutors have recently filed the evidence-tampering charge on allegations that Gutierrez-Reed handed off a small bag of narcotics to a colleague amid police interviews on the day of the shooting. Bowles says prosecutors are engaged in “character assassination.” Gutierrez-Reed will undergo regular drug testing at her own expense under new terms of pretrial release approved Thursday by a New Mexico judge. The filming of “Rust” resumed in April in Montana under an agreement with the cinematographer’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, that makes him an executive producer. Rust Movie Productions, the company that originally bankrolled the movie, has paid a $100,000 fine to New Mexico workplace safety regulators who issued a scathing narrative of “serious,” but not willful, safety failures, including testimony that production managers took limited or no action to address two misfires on set before the fatal shooting. With major productions on hold during the Hollywood writers and actor strikes, no weapons of any kind are being used on those sets for the time being. Since the fatal shooting on Rust, there has been a significant industry shift toward replacing real guns that fire blanks with replicas and digital-effects gunfire. But moves that some supported — including gun bans via legislation, studio requirements or union demands — have not happened. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Movie weapons supervisor waives preliminary hearing in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Weeks after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Rust case, Alec Baldwin is reportedly set to resume work on the film set. Baldwin was slapped with charges over cinematographer Halyna Hutchins'&nbsp;death in 2021 when a gun that he was holding dislodged itself and struck Hutchins.&nbsp; 
 
In a press release obtained by E! News, the film's director Joel Souza, who was also injured in the October 2021 incident, said, "Though bittersweet, I am grateful that a brilliant and dedicated new production team joining former cast and crew are committed to completing what Halyna and I started." 
 
"My every effort on this film will be devoted to honouring Halyna`s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf," he added. 
 
The western movie's production, which was put on hold after Hutchins passed away, will pick back up in the spring this year.&nbsp;As a result of his October 2022 settlement with Baldwin, Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, will also join the team as an executive producer. &nbsp;The new cinematographer will be Bianca Cline.

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In order to verify that there are no "functioning firearms" or "any sort of ammunition" on set, safety officers Gary Jensen and Paul Jordan of Tenet Production Safety have been recruited to the team. 
 
"Live ammunition is -- and always was -- prohibited on set," the statement said. 
 
Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armourer who handled the weapons on set, were both charged by the New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies.&nbsp;

If convicted, the duo would face five-year prison sentences. An attorney for the actor previously said that the charge against his client was "a terrible miscarriage" of justice.&nbsp;

Weeks after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Rust case, Alec Baldwin is reportedly set to resume work on the film set. Baldwin was slapped with charges over cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death in 2021 when a gun that he was holding dislodged itself and struck Hutchins.

Weeks after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Rust case, Alec Baldwin is reportedly set to resume work on the film set. Baldwin was slapped with charges over cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death in 2021 when a gun that he was holding dislodged itself and struck Hutchins. In a press release obtained by E! News, the film's director Joel Souza, who was also injured in the October 2021 incident, said, "Though bittersweet, I am grateful that a brilliant and dedicated new production team joining former cast and crew are committed to completing what Halyna and I started." "My every effort on this film will be devoted to honouring Halyna`s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf," he added. The western movie's production, which was put on hold after Hutchins passed away, will pick back up in the spring this year. As a result of his October 2022 settlement with Baldwin, Hutchins' widower, Matthew Hutchins, will also join the team as an executive producer. The new cinematographer will be Bianca Cline. Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over deadly shooting on 'Rust' sets In order to verify that there are no "functioning firearms" or "any sort of ammunition" on set, safety officers Gary Jensen and Paul Jordan of Tenet Production Safety have been recruited to the team. "Live ammunition is -- and always was -- prohibited on set," the statement said. Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armourer who handled the weapons on set, were both charged by the New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies. If convicted, the duo would face five-year prison sentences. An attorney for the actor previously said that the charge against his client was "a terrible miscarriage" of justice.

Alec Baldwin set to resume filming for Rust weeks after being charged of involuntary manslaughter

Actor Alec Baldwin was reportedly on the phone during firearms training on the sets of 'Rust'. The actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in court on Tuesday for the 2021 incident where he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the sets of 'Rust'.&nbsp; 
 
Santa Fe's District Attorney's Office accused the actor of "many instances of extremely reckless acts".

Hutchins died on the set of 'Rust' in New Mexico after Baldwin allegedly fired a loaded prop gun. The film's armourer has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter along with Baldwin.

The court released documents on Tuesday detailing the charges. The first judgement came in on January 19 and the investigation in the case portrays a chaotic set with a reckless approach to gun safety.

According to Robert Shilling, a special investigator for the district attorney's office, Baldwin was 'distracted' talking to family members on his mobile phone during training on how to operate the prop gun. Shilling cites the incident as a probable cause for the later fatal shooting.&nbsp; 
 
If Baldwin had performed mandatory safety checks with armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and not pointed the gun at Hutchins, the "tragedy would not have occurred", Shilling stated. 
 
"This reckless deviation from known standards and practice and protocol directly caused the fatal shooting," he said. 
"Baldwin knew the first rule of gun safety is never point a gun at someone you don't intend on shooting," Shilling added. 
 
Former '30 Rock'&nbsp;star Baldwin has repeatedly said he was told by the crew that the gun was not loaded and that he did not pull the trigger.

Baldwin's attorney Luke Nikas has vowed to beat the charge, which he called a "terrible miscarriage of justice."

Lawyers for Gutierrez-Reed said Tuesday that prosecutors had "completely misunderstood the facts" and had "reached the wrong conclusions."

"We will fight these charges and expect that a jury will find Hannah not guilty," said Jason Bowles and Todd Bullion.

Separately, 'Rust'&nbsp;assistant director Dave Halls, who handed Baldwin the weapon and told him it was "cold" -- industry speak for safe -- pleaded no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon.

His plea agreement will be made public after a judge's approval.

Baldwin, a co-producer of the movie, and Gutierrez-Reed have both been charged with two alternative counts of manslaughter, each involving different levels of negligence.

Lawyers for Mr Baldwin and Ms Gutierrez-Reed have said they intend to fight the charges in court. 
 
If found guilty, Mr Baldwin and Ms Gutierrez-Reed could face up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. They will be tried by a jury, according to prosecutors.

Actor Alec Baldwin was reportedly on the phone during firearms training on the sets of 'Rust'. The actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in court on Tuesday for the 2021 incident where he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the sets of 'Rust'.

Actor Alec Baldwin was reportedly on the phone during firearms training on the sets of 'Rust'. The actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in court on Tuesday for the 2021 incident where he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the sets of 'Rust'. Santa Fe's District Attorney's Office accused the actor of "many instances of extremely reckless acts". Hutchins died on the set of 'Rust' in New Mexico after Baldwin allegedly fired a loaded prop gun. The film's armourer has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter along with Baldwin. The court released documents on Tuesday detailing the charges. The first judgement came in on January 19 and the investigation in the case portrays a chaotic set with a reckless approach to gun safety. According to Robert Shilling, a special investigator for the district attorney's office, Baldwin was 'distracted' talking to family members on his mobile phone during training on how to operate the prop gun. Shilling cites the incident as a probable cause for the later fatal shooting. If Baldwin had performed mandatory safety checks with armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and not pointed the gun at Hutchins, the "tragedy would not have occurred", Shilling stated. "This reckless deviation from known standards and practice and protocol directly caused the fatal shooting," he said. "Baldwin knew the first rule of gun safety is never point a gun at someone you don't intend on shooting," Shilling added. Former '30 Rock' star Baldwin has repeatedly said he was told by the crew that the gun was not loaded and that he did not pull the trigger. Baldwin's attorney Luke Nikas has vowed to beat the charge, which he called a "terrible miscarriage of justice." Lawyers for Gutierrez-Reed said Tuesday that prosecutors had "completely misunderstood the facts" and had "reached the wrong conclusions." "We will fight these charges and expect that a jury will find Hannah not guilty," said Jason Bowles and Todd Bullion. Separately, 'Rust' assistant director Dave Halls, who handed Baldwin the weapon and told him it was "cold" -- industry speak for safe -- pleaded no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon. His plea agreement will be made public after a judge's approval. Baldwin, a co-producer of the movie, and Gutierrez-Reed have both been charged with two alternative counts of manslaughter, each involving different levels of negligence. Lawyers for Mr Baldwin and Ms Gutierrez-Reed have said they intend to fight the charges in court. If found guilty, Mr Baldwin and Ms Gutierrez-Reed could face up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. They will be tried by a jury, according to prosecutors.

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' shooting death case

The family of late Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who died on the sets of 'Rust', has spoken in support of the prosecutor's decision to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.&nbsp; 
 
The Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies on Thursday announced that the producer and actor Alec Baldwin and armourer will both be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The charges will be formally filed by the end of the month. Soon after the verdict was announced, Halyna Hutchins's family issued a statement via their attorney Brian J Panish and said, "We want to thank the Santa Fe Sheriff and the District Attorney for concluding their thorough investigation and determining that charges for involuntary manslaughter are warranted for the killing of Halyna Hutchins with conscious disregard for human life."

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"Our independent investigation also supports charges are warranted. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law," Panish added. "We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law."

On October 21, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot dead on the sets of 'Rust' after a gun discharged itself during a rehearsal scene. Actor and producer Alec Baldwin was holding the gun when the shot was fired.&nbsp; 
If convicted, both Baldwin and Guitierrez Reed face up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. They will be tried by a jury, prosecutors said.

The family of late Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who died on the sets of 'Rust', has spoken in support of the prosecutor's decision to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

The family of late Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who died on the sets of 'Rust', has spoken in support of the prosecutor's decision to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and the film's armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. The Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies on Thursday announced that the producer and actor Alec Baldwin and armourer will both be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The charges will be formally filed by the end of the month. Soon after the verdict was announced, Halyna Hutchins's family issued a statement via their attorney Brian J Panish and said, "We want to thank the Santa Fe Sheriff and the District Attorney for concluding their thorough investigation and determining that charges for involuntary manslaughter are warranted for the killing of Halyna Hutchins with conscious disregard for human life." Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over deadly shooting on 'Rust' sets "Our independent investigation also supports charges are warranted. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law," Panish added. "We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law." On October 21, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot dead on the sets of 'Rust' after a gun discharged itself during a rehearsal scene. Actor and producer Alec Baldwin was holding the gun when the shot was fired. If convicted, both Baldwin and Guitierrez Reed face up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. They will be tried by a jury, prosecutors said.

Halyna Hutchins' family supports criminal charges pressed against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' case

It has been a little over a year since cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the sets of 'Rust' when a prop gun misfired. On Thursday, New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies will announce whether charges will be pressed in the case. There will be no press conference regarding the announcement. "Regardless of the District Attorney’s decision, the announcement will be a solemn occasion, made in a manner keeping with the office’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process and respecting the victim’s family," Heather Brewer, spokesperson for the office of the First Judicial District Attorney said in a statement.&nbsp;

Alec Baldwin was practising a scene on October 21, 2021, on the sets of 'Rust' which was Baldwin's passion project. The crew along with the actor was rehearsing in a small church on the Bonanza Creek Ranch set. Baldwin says he did not pull the trigger. As the gun discharged, it left Hutchings dead and Joel Souza injured. &nbsp;The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department has spent investigating the case for the past year and understands how live rounds made it to the movie set in the first place. Initial investigations revealed that only armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and assistant director Dave Halls had handled the gun on the said day before the fatal accident.&nbsp; 
 
So should Baldwin be implicated in Hutchins' death? Or would the court press charges on Dave Halls and Hannah Gutierrez Reed for not adhering to safety measures? The case has over the past few months become more complex than what appeared.&nbsp; 
 
Here's what we know so far:&nbsp; 
 
What happened on the sets of 'Rust' 
 
 
October 21, 2021 was the twelfth day of filming of the Indie-film 'Rust'. The cast and crew were rehearsing a gunfight scene inside a&nbsp;church at the Bonanza Creek Ranch. Firearms and ammunition were retrieved from a locked safe and Hannah had placed three guns used as props on a cart. One was a plastic gun, another modified weapon and a solid frame .45 Colt revolver replica made by Pietta which was ultimately fired accidentally by Baldwin.&nbsp; 
 
Reports stated that a new box of ammunition had arrived from an uncertain source earlier that morning.&nbsp; 
 
Baldwin was reportedly handed the gun by assistant director Halls who took it from the prop cart and handed it to the actor. The scene involved Baldwin's character removing a gun from its holster and pointing it toward the camera. Halls reportedly had mentioned to Baldwin that it was a cold gun. When Baldwin removed the gun from the holster, B-camera operator Reid Russel, director Joel Souza and Hutchins were huddled behind the monitor position about two feet away from where the shot was filed.&nbsp; 
 
The projectile flew towards the three behind the monitor, striking Hutchins in the chest and Souza in the shoulder. Hutchins was flown by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she was pronounced dead. Souza was treated by EMS and transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he was admitted and released by the following morning. 
 
Legal case against Alec Baldwin and crew of 'Rust' 
 
Multiple lawsuits have been filed following the incident. A month after the incident which led to Hutchins' death, the film's gaffer Serge Svetnoy filed a lawsuit against the production for general negligence. The same month, script supervisor Mamie Michell claimed that the script did not require discharging of a firearm, raising questions about Baldwin's rehearsing the scene. On January 23, 2022, Baldwin and other producers filed a memorandum that asked a California judge to dismiss the November 17, 2021 lawsuit by Mitchell. 
 
In January 2022, Gutierrez-Reed filed a lawsuit against armourer Seth Kennedy and his company PDQ Arm and prop for providing live rounds on set. Lawsuits were also filed against the crew for negligence on set. On February 15, Hutchins's family filed a wrongful death suit against Baldwin, Halls, , Gutierrez-Reed, prop master Sarah Zachry, and others as defendants and sought unspecified damages.&nbsp; 
In October 2022, the Hutchins family settled the lawsuit.&nbsp;

Filming of 'Rust' to resume&nbsp; 
 
It was announced in late 2022 that the filming of 'Rust' was to resume in January with Matthew Hutchins as an executive producer. "The production of 'Rust' will not return to New Mexico," Melina Spadone, attorney for the film told news channels. "The production is considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made." 
 
It isn't yet clear if Baldwin would rejoin the production although it is being claimed that the original principal players would resume their work on the project.&nbsp;

It has been a little over a year since cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the sets of 'Rust' when a prop gun misfired. On Thursday, New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies will announce whether charges will be pressed in the case.

It has been a little over a year since cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the sets of 'Rust' when a prop gun misfired. On Thursday, New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies will announce whether charges will be pressed in the case. There will be no press conference regarding the announcement. "Regardless of the District Attorney’s decision, the announcement will be a solemn occasion, made in a manner keeping with the office’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process and respecting the victim’s family," Heather Brewer, spokesperson for the office of the First Judicial District Attorney said in a statement. Alec Baldwin was practising a scene on October 21, 2021, on the sets of 'Rust' which was Baldwin's passion project. The crew along with the actor was rehearsing in a small church on the Bonanza Creek Ranch set. Baldwin says he did not pull the trigger. As the gun discharged, it left Hutchings dead and Joel Souza injured. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department has spent investigating the case for the past year and understands how live rounds made it to the movie set in the first place. Initial investigations revealed that only armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and assistant director Dave Halls had handled the gun on the said day before the fatal accident. So should Baldwin be implicated in Hutchins' death? Or would the court press charges on Dave Halls and Hannah Gutierrez Reed for not adhering to safety measures? The case has over the past few months become more complex than what appeared. Here's what we know so far: What happened on the sets of 'Rust' October 21, 2021 was the twelfth day of filming of the Indie-film 'Rust'. The cast and crew were rehearsing a gunfight scene inside a church at the Bonanza Creek Ranch. Firearms and ammunition were retrieved from a locked safe and Hannah had placed three guns used as props on a cart. One was a plastic gun, another modified weapon and a solid frame .45 Colt revolver replica made by Pietta which was ultimately fired accidentally by Baldwin. Reports stated that a new box of ammunition had arrived from an uncertain source earlier that morning. Baldwin was reportedly handed the gun by assistant director Halls who took it from the prop cart and handed it to the actor. The scene involved Baldwin's character removing a gun from its holster and pointing it toward the camera. Halls reportedly had mentioned to Baldwin that it was a cold gun. When Baldwin removed the gun from the holster, B-camera operator Reid Russel, director Joel Souza and Hutchins were huddled behind the monitor position about two feet away from where the shot was filed. The projectile flew towards the three behind the monitor, striking Hutchins in the chest and Souza in the shoulder. Hutchins was flown by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she was pronounced dead. Souza was treated by EMS and transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he was admitted and released by the following morning. Legal case against Alec Baldwin and crew of 'Rust' Multiple lawsuits have been filed following the incident. A month after the incident which led to Hutchins' death, the film's gaffer Serge Svetnoy filed a lawsuit against the production for general negligence. The same month, script supervisor Mamie Michell claimed that the script did not require discharging of a firearm, raising questions about Baldwin's rehearsing the scene. On January 23, 2022, Baldwin and other producers filed a memorandum that asked a California judge to dismiss the November 17, 2021 lawsuit by Mitchell. In January 2022, Gutierrez-Reed filed a lawsuit against armourer Seth Kennedy and his company PDQ Arm and prop for providing live rounds on set. Lawsuits were also filed against the crew for negligence on set. On February 15, Hutchins's family filed a wrongful death suit against Baldwin, Halls, , Gutierrez-Reed, prop master Sarah Zachry, and others as defendants and sought unspecified damages. In October 2022, the Hutchins family settled the lawsuit. Filming of 'Rust' to resume It was announced in late 2022 that the filming of 'Rust' was to resume in January with Matthew Hutchins as an executive producer. "The production of 'Rust' will not return to New Mexico," Melina Spadone, attorney for the film told news channels. "The production is considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made." It isn't yet clear if Baldwin would rejoin the production although it is being claimed that the original principal players would resume their work on the project.

Explained: What we know so far about the 'Rust' case

A producer of the movie 'Rust,'&nbsp;whose set saw the fatal accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year, said the movie will be completed, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday.

Hutchins was killed in October when a revolver that actor Alec Baldwin was rehearsing with during filming in New Mexico fired a live round that hit her and movie director Joel Souza. Souza was wounded but survived.

"We`re confident we`ll be able to complete the movie," Anjul Nigam, one of the producers, was quoted as saying by Hollywood Reporter.

A representative of Nigam did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Last month, the state of New Mexico fined Rust Movie Productions the maximum amount possible, $137,000, for what it called 'willful' safety lapses leading to Hutchins` death. The company said it disagreed with the findings.

Baldwin, also a producer on the film, has been named in several lawsuits filed in connection with Hutchins` death, including one by her husband.

Baldwin, 64, has denied responsibility for Hutchins` death and said live rounds should never have been allowed onto the set of the Western film at Bonanza Creek Ranch.

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The actor also has argued in court papers that an indemnification clause in his contract shields him from personal liability.

A producer of the movie 'Rust,' whose set saw the fatal accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year, said the movie will be completed, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday.

A producer of the movie 'Rust,' whose set saw the fatal accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year, said the movie will be completed, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday. Hutchins was killed in October when a revolver that actor Alec Baldwin was rehearsing with during filming in New Mexico fired a live round that hit her and movie director Joel Souza. Souza was wounded but survived. "We`re confident we`ll be able to complete the movie," Anjul Nigam, one of the producers, was quoted as saying by Hollywood Reporter. A representative of Nigam did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Also Read: Alec Baldwin firing accident: What we know so far Last month, the state of New Mexico fined Rust Movie Productions the maximum amount possible, $137,000, for what it called 'willful' safety lapses leading to Hutchins` death. The company said it disagreed with the findings. Baldwin, also a producer on the film, has been named in several lawsuits filed in connection with Hutchins` death, including one by her husband. Baldwin, 64, has denied responsibility for Hutchins` death and said live rounds should never have been allowed onto the set of the Western film at Bonanza Creek Ranch. Also Read: Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fires prop gun killing one on set, injuring another The actor also has argued in court papers that an indemnification clause in his contract shields him from personal liability.

'Rust' producer says movie will be completed: Reports

The husband of the "Rust" crew member shot dead by Alec Baldwin on a movie set said he holds the US actor responsible and was "so angry" to see him denying blame.

Baldwin was holding a Colt gun during a rehearsal for the low-budget Western in New Mexico in October when it <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-actor-alec-baldwin-fires-prop-gun-killing-one-on-set-injuring-another-422830">discharged a live round</a>, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Matt Hutchins told NBC's Today program "the idea that the person holding the gun, causing it to discharge, is not responsible, is absurd to me."

"But gun safety was not the only problem on that set. There were a number of industry standards that were not practised and there's multiple responsible parties," he said in an excerpt, released ahead of the full interview Thursday.

Baldwin, who was the star and a producer on "Rust," has said he was told the gun contained no live ammunition, had been instructed by Hutchins to point the gun in her direction, and did not pull the trigger.

In December, Baldwin told ABC that he does not feel guilty for Hutchins' death.

"I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," said Baldwin.

Asked about Baldwin's interview, Matt Hutchins said: "Watching him, I just felt so angry.

"I was just so angry to see him talk about her death so publicly, in such a detailed way, and then to not accept any responsibility after having just described killing her."

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Last week, Matt Hutchins filed a lawsuit against Baldwin and other "Rust" producers claiming "substantial" damages for his wife's wrongful death.

Hutchins' lawyer in a press conference alleged that "reckless conduct and cost-cutting measures" had led to her death.

It is the latest in a flurry of civil lawsuits over the tragedy.

A criminal investigation is also ongoing.

Investigators have not filed criminal charges over the tragedy, but have refused to rule them out against anyone involved, including Baldwin.

The husband of the "Rust" crew member shot dead by Alec Baldwin on a movie set said he holds the US actor responsible and was "so angry" to see him denying blame.

The husband of the "Rust" crew member shot dead by Alec Baldwin on a movie set said he holds the US actor responsible and was "so angry" to see him denying blame. Baldwin was holding a Colt gun during a rehearsal for the low-budget Western in New Mexico in October when it discharged a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Matt Hutchins told NBC's Today program "the idea that the person holding the gun, causing it to discharge, is not responsible, is absurd to me." "But gun safety was not the only problem on that set. There were a number of industry standards that were not practised and there's multiple responsible parties," he said in an excerpt, released ahead of the full interview Thursday. Baldwin, who was the star and a producer on "Rust," has said he was told the gun contained no live ammunition, had been instructed by Hutchins to point the gun in her direction, and did not pull the trigger. In December, Baldwin told ABC that he does not feel guilty for Hutchins' death. "I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," said Baldwin. Asked about Baldwin's interview, Matt Hutchins said: "Watching him, I just felt so angry. "I was just so angry to see him talk about her death so publicly, in such a detailed way, and then to not accept any responsibility after having just described killing her." Alec Baldwin, other producers want lawsuit over 'Rust' shooting to be quashed Last week, Matt Hutchins filed a lawsuit against Baldwin and other "Rust" producers claiming "substantial" damages for his wife's wrongful death. Hutchins' lawyer in a press conference alleged that "reckless conduct and cost-cutting measures" had led to her death. It is the latest in a flurry of civil lawsuits over the tragedy. A criminal investigation is also ongoing. Investigators have not filed criminal charges over the tragedy, but have refused to rule them out against anyone involved, including Baldwin.

'Rust' shooting victim husband 'angry' as Baldwin denies blame

Alec Baldwin, who had a rough year has recently released his Christmas message for his supporters and thanked them for all the strength and wishes.&nbsp; 
 
Baldwin recently took his Instagram account and shared a video message in which he appears and talked about the 'tough time' he has been having in recent weeks after accidentally shooting tragedy on the set of Rust.

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In the video, he speaks directly into the camera and is looking tired with messy hair with face unshaven. "I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the people who sent me such kind words and best wishes and strength and hope and prayers, thoughts and lots of encouragement," he said.&nbsp;

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"I got hundreds, hundreds of emails from friends, family and colleagues and people I haven't heard from in quite a while to send me strength and good wishes and so forth. I'm really grateful to them." 
 
Further, he also took a moment to acknowledge the recent tragic event of the shooting which has been investigated by the police. ''I’m looking forward to some aspects of this being behind me, of course for everyone who’s involved in this it’s never going to be behind us because someone died so tragically. I never lose sight of that, not a day goes by that I don’t think about that.''

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He also said that he's at home with his family, and the only thing he cares about. 
 
''It's true, the only thing I care about is my wife and my kids and just want forward with my life try to get through a tough time, a really tough time,' Baldwin said in the emotional message.&nbsp; 
 
''I wanted to say thank you to all the people who sent me good wishes and send me the support I'm very grateful for that. I feel very awkward going through this. It has been very difficult. I wanna say happy holidays happy Hanukkah and Christmas and a happy Kwanzaa. Whatever holiday you're celebrating.'' 
 
''I hope that you're as lucky as I am in one department and that you're home with your family. I'm home with my family. It's all I've got. The only thing that matters. Be safe, wear a mask, get the booster. Don't let Santa Claus down the chimney without a mask,' Baldwin said when signing off. 
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Meanwhile, earlier, during the interview, Alec revealed that he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust,' as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger. 
 
"I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," the US actor told ABC in his first major interview.

Alec Baldwin, who had a rough year has recently released his Christmas message for his supporters and thanked them for all the strength and wishes. Baldwin recently took his Instagram account and shared a video message in which he appears and talked about the 'tough time' he has been having in recent weeks after accidentally shooting tragedy on the set of Rust.

Alec Baldwin, who had a rough year has recently released his Christmas message for his supporters and thanked them for all the strength and wishes. Baldwin recently took his Instagram account and shared a video message in which he appears and talked about the 'tough time' he has been having in recent weeks after accidentally shooting tragedy on the set of Rust. Don't Look Up' review: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence headline a smart satire In the video, he speaks directly into the camera and is looking tired with messy hair with face unshaven. "I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the people who sent me such kind words and best wishes and strength and hope and prayers, thoughts and lots of encouragement," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alec Baldwin (@alecbaldwininsta) × "I got hundreds, hundreds of emails from friends, family and colleagues and people I haven't heard from in quite a while to send me strength and good wishes and so forth. I'm really grateful to them." Further, he also took a moment to acknowledge the recent tragic event of the shooting which has been investigated by the police. ''I’m looking forward to some aspects of this being behind me, of course for everyone who’s involved in this it’s never going to be behind us because someone died so tragically. I never lose sight of that, not a day goes by that I don’t think about that.'' K-pop star Suga tests positive for Covid-19 after his return from US He also said that he's at home with his family, and the only thing he cares about. ''It's true, the only thing I care about is my wife and my kids and just want forward with my life try to get through a tough time, a really tough time,' Baldwin said in the emotional message. ''I wanted to say thank you to all the people who sent me good wishes and send me the support I'm very grateful for that. I feel very awkward going through this. It has been very difficult. I wanna say happy holidays happy Hanukkah and Christmas and a happy Kwanzaa. Whatever holiday you're celebrating.'' ''I hope that you're as lucky as I am in one department and that you're home with your family. I'm home with my family. It's all I've got. The only thing that matters. Be safe, wear a mask, get the booster. Don't let Santa Claus down the chimney without a mask,' Baldwin said when signing off. Meanwhile, earlier, during the interview, Alec revealed that he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust,' as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger. "I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," the US actor told ABC in his first major interview.

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Alec Baldwin said he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," as he explained that he started <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-denies-pulling-trigger-in-rust-shooting-433408">cocking the gun</a> that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger.

"I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," the US actor told ABC in his first major interview since the on-set tragedy in New Mexico in October.

"I mean, I honest to God, if I felt that I was responsible, I might have killed myself," he said in the interview broadcast Thursday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-to-give-his-account-of-fatal-rust-shooting-in-a-tv-interview-433635" hreflang="en">Alec Baldwin to give his account of fatal 'Rust' shooting in a TV interview&nbsp;</a>

Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on the low-budget Western when the Colt .45 he was brandishing discharged a live round that struck Hutchins and director Joel Souza, who survived.&nbsp;

The former "30 Rock" star said the criminal investigation should focus on discovering who had brought live rounds onto the set of "Rust."&nbsp;

"I don't have anything to hide," he said.

Describing the incident in detail, Baldwin said he had been told the gun was "cold" -- industry lingo for a firearm containing no live ammunition -- and had been instructed by Hutchins to point the gun in her direction as she prepared to film the scene.

"I let go of the hammer. Bang. The gun goes off," he said.&nbsp;

"Everyone is horrified. They're shocked. It's loud. They don't have their earplugs in... the gun was supposed to be empty. I was told I was handed an empty gun."

Baldwin said he initially thought Hutchins may have fainted or had a heart attack, and was only told she had been killed with a live round hours later following a lengthy police interview.&nbsp;

He dismissed suggestions that live rounds may have been introduced on set as an act of sabotage, saying it was "overwhelmingly likely that it was an accident."

Baldwin, along with other people working on "Rust," is facing two civil lawsuits, while prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges.

He said he would be "stunned" if Hutchins' husband did not also file a lawsuit against producers, including himself.

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, and led to calls for guns to be permanently banned from sets.

Baldwin said he had been called a "murderer" since the incident, but disputed claims from some critics that it was an actor's responsibility to check weapons.

But, he said, the tragedy had changed things for him.&nbsp;

"I can't imagine I'd ever do a movie that had a gun in it again," said Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin said he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger.

Alec Baldwin said he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger. "I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is. But I know it's not me," the US actor told ABC in his first major interview since the on-set tragedy in New Mexico in October. "I mean, I honest to God, if I felt that I was responsible, I might have killed myself," he said in the interview broadcast Thursday. Alec Baldwin to give his account of fatal 'Rust' shooting in a TV interview Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on the low-budget Western when the Colt .45 he was brandishing discharged a live round that struck Hutchins and director Joel Souza, who survived. The former "30 Rock" star said the criminal investigation should focus on discovering who had brought live rounds onto the set of "Rust." "I don't have anything to hide," he said. Describing the incident in detail, Baldwin said he had been told the gun was "cold" -- industry lingo for a firearm containing no live ammunition -- and had been instructed by Hutchins to point the gun in her direction as she prepared to film the scene. "I let go of the hammer. Bang. The gun goes off," he said. "Everyone is horrified. They're shocked. It's loud. They don't have their earplugs in... the gun was supposed to be empty. I was told I was handed an empty gun." Baldwin said he initially thought Hutchins may have fainted or had a heart attack, and was only told she had been killed with a live round hours later following a lengthy police interview. He dismissed suggestions that live rounds may have been introduced on set as an act of sabotage, saying it was "overwhelmingly likely that it was an accident." Baldwin, along with other people working on "Rust," is facing two civil lawsuits, while prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges. He said he would be "stunned" if Hutchins' husband did not also file a lawsuit against producers, including himself. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, and led to calls for guns to be permanently banned from sets. Baldwin said he had been called a "murderer" since the incident, but disputed claims from some critics that it was an actor's responsibility to check weapons. But, he said, the tragedy had changed things for him. "I can't imagine I'd ever do a movie that had a gun in it again," said Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin says does not feel guilt over 'Rust' shooting death

Alec Baldwin has said he did not pull the trigger of the gun he was holding that killed a cinematographer on the movie set of "Rust."&nbsp;

In his first major interview since the tragedy in October, the US actor also said he has "no idea" how a live round had gotten onto the set of the low-budget Western in New Mexico.

"The trigger wasn't pulled -- I didn't pull the trigger," he said in an excerpt of an interview with ABC News released on Wednesday.

"No, no, no. I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never."

In the interview, set to air in full on ABC on Thursday evening, Baldwin did not elaborate on how the weapon had gone off.

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Baldwin, also a producer on "Rust," was rehearsing a scene in which his character brandishes a Colt .45 when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed.

The weapon was meant to contain dummy -- or fake -- rounds, and Baldwin was asked in the interview how a real bullet had ended up within the firearm.

"I have no idea. Someone put a live bullet in a gun -- a bullet that wasn't even supposed to be on the property," said Baldwin.

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Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against anyone involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

Gutierrez-Reed has also said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present.

On Tuesday, investigators said Seth Kenney -- an Arizona weapon rental supplier -- may have supplied "reloaded ammunition" that matched the cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Hutchins.

"Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds.

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"The Sheriff's office has taken a huge step forward today to unearth the full truth of who put the live rounds on the 'Rust' set," Gutierrez-Reed's lawyers said in a statement Tuesday.

The full, one-hour ABC interview with Baldwin airs on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern (0100 GMT Friday).

"Even now, I find it hard to believe," says a tearful Baldwin in the preview clip. "It just doesn't seem real to me."

"I think back, and I think of 'what could I have done?'" he says.

Alec Baldwin has said he did not pull the trigger of the gun he was holding that killed a cinematographer on the movie set of "Rust." In his first major interview since the tragedy in October, the US actor also said he has "no idea" how a live round had gotten onto the set of the low-budget Western in New Mexico.

Alec Baldwin has said he did not pull the trigger of the gun he was holding that killed a cinematographer on the movie set of "Rust." In his first major interview since the tragedy in October, the US actor also said he has "no idea" how a live round had gotten onto the set of the low-budget Western in New Mexico. "The trigger wasn't pulled -- I didn't pull the trigger," he said in an excerpt of an interview with ABC News released on Wednesday. "No, no, no. I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never." In the interview, set to air in full on ABC on Thursday evening, Baldwin did not elaborate on how the weapon had gone off. Also read: Wife of 'godfather of Black music' fatally shot in Beverly Hills home Baldwin, also a producer on "Rust," was rehearsing a scene in which his character brandishes a Colt .45 when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed. The weapon was meant to contain dummy -- or fake -- rounds, and Baldwin was asked in the interview how a real bullet had ended up within the firearm. "I have no idea. Someone put a live bullet in a gun -- a bullet that wasn't even supposed to be on the property," said Baldwin. Watch: Social media anxiety is real: Celebs call out toxic culture Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against anyone involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Gutierrez-Reed has also said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present. On Tuesday, investigators said Seth Kenney -- an Arizona weapon rental supplier -- may have supplied "reloaded ammunition" that matched the cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Hutchins. "Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds. Also read: 'Chhorii' director to WION: We've made frivolous attempts at horror in past but things are changing "The Sheriff's office has taken a huge step forward today to unearth the full truth of who put the live rounds on the 'Rust' set," Gutierrez-Reed's lawyers said in a statement Tuesday. The full, one-hour ABC interview with Baldwin airs on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern (0100 GMT Friday). "Even now, I find it hard to believe," says a tearful Baldwin in the preview clip. "It just doesn't seem real to me." "I think back, and I think of 'what could I have done?'" he says.

Alec Baldwin denies pulling trigger in 'Rust' shooting

The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy.

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer on the low-budget Western, spoke to investigators as they probed how live rounds ended up on the New Mexico film set last month, leading to the death of Halyna Hutchins.

Cinematographer Hutchins was shot and killed as Baldwin rehearsed a scene in which he fires a gun at the camera.

According to an affidavit released Tuesday, Gutierrez-Reed told police she had loaded the Colt .45 with five dummy rounds before a lunch break.

After lunch, the weapon was retrieved from a safe, and Gutierrez-Reed added a final round before handing it to another crew member. Moments later, she heard a gun shot from inside the set.

Gutierrez-Reed said she "didn't really check it too much" because the weapon had been locked up at lunch.

"We had the gun the whole time before that, and nothing happened, and I wasn't in there, and they weren't even supposed to be pulling the hammer back," she added.

Police seized more than 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which they believed to be a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and some suspected live ammunition.

On Tuesday, investigators shared new information about the possible origin of live rounds.

Ammunition for the production came from multiple sources, including Seth Kenney, an Arizona weapon rental supplier.

Kenney told investigators he may have passed "reloaded ammunition" to the "Rust" set which matched the logo on a cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Halyna.

"Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds.

Gutierrez-Reed's father Thell Reed, a veteran armorer, said he had provided live ammo to Kenney on a previous film they worked on together that was "not factory made," and which was never returned.

Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against any person involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed.

The pair are also among those named in at least two civil lawsuits filed by other crew members.&nbsp;

Gutierrez-Reed has said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present, and her lawyers suggested an act of "sabotage" by disgruntled crew members may have caused the tragic shooting.

Reports have emerged of disquiet among staff over allegedly lax safety procedures, and Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza has spoken of "complacency" on the New Mexico set.

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The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy.

The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer on the low-budget Western, spoke to investigators as they probed how live rounds ended up on the New Mexico film set last month, leading to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Cinematographer Hutchins was shot and killed as Baldwin rehearsed a scene in which he fires a gun at the camera. According to an affidavit released Tuesday, Gutierrez-Reed told police she had loaded the Colt .45 with five dummy rounds before a lunch break. After lunch, the weapon was retrieved from a safe, and Gutierrez-Reed added a final round before handing it to another crew member. Moments later, she heard a gun shot from inside the set. Gutierrez-Reed said she "didn't really check it too much" because the weapon had been locked up at lunch. "We had the gun the whole time before that, and nothing happened, and I wasn't in there, and they weren't even supposed to be pulling the hammer back," she added. Police seized more than 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which they believed to be a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and some suspected live ammunition. On Tuesday, investigators shared new information about the possible origin of live rounds. Ammunition for the production came from multiple sources, including Seth Kenney, an Arizona weapon rental supplier. Kenney told investigators he may have passed "reloaded ammunition" to the "Rust" set which matched the logo on a cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Halyna. "Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds. Gutierrez-Reed's father Thell Reed, a veteran armorer, said he had provided live ammo to Kenney on a previous film they worked on together that was "not factory made," and which was never returned. Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against any person involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed. The pair are also among those named in at least two civil lawsuits filed by other crew members. Gutierrez-Reed has said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present, and her lawyers suggested an act of "sabotage" by disgruntled crew members may have caused the tragic shooting. Reports have emerged of disquiet among staff over allegedly lax safety procedures, and Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza has spoken of "complacency" on the New Mexico set. But Baldwin has called the tragedy a "one in a trillion episode" and insisted "Rust" had a "well-oiled crew." 'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous

'Rust' armorer says barely checked gun before fatal shooting: police

A crew member working on the Western movie 'Rust'&nbsp;said in a lawsuit on Wednesday that the script never called for a gun to be fired during a scene that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he killed a cinematographer last month. 
 
Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell alleges Baldwin should have checked the gun himself for live ammunition rather than relying on the assistant director`s assertion that the Colt .45 revolver was safe to use. 
 
"In our opinion, Mr. Baldwin chose to play Russian Roulette when he fired a gun without checking it and without having the armorer do so in his presence," Mitchell`s attorney Gloria Allred told a news conference.

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Mitchell, who said she was in the line of fire, alleges assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and deliberate infliction of harm and is seeking unspecified damages in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. 
 
"I relive the shooting and the sound of the explosion from the gun over and over again," said Mitchell, who made the emergency call to authorities immediately after the Oct. 21 incident. 
 
The lawsuit, the second to be lodged over the incident, names Baldwin, the movie`s producers, assistant director Dave Halls and Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer who was in charge of the weapons used in the movie.

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Representatives for Baldwin, the producers, and Halls did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A lawyer for Gutierrez said he had yet to see the lawsuit. 
 
Baldwin has said he is heartbroken and is cooperating with the law enforcement investigation. Production company Rust Movie Productions is conducting its own probe. Authorities in New Mexico have said they are investigating how a live bullet ended up in a gun Baldwin was using as he rehearsed a scene inside a church on Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe. No criminal charges have been filed. 
 
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when a gun Baldwin had been told was safe fired off a live bullet, investigators have said. Other live rounds have also been found on the set. 
 
The lawsuit said the 'Rust'&nbsp;script called for three tight camera shots for the scene - one of Baldwin's eyes, another of a bloodstain, and a third on Baldwin`s torso "as he reached his hand down to the holster and removed the gun."

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Baldwin "intentionally, without just cause or excuse, cocked and fired the loaded gun even though the upcoming scene did not call for the cocking and firing of a firearm," the lawsuit asserts. 
 
Allred said she believed Baldwin`s behaviour on the set was "reckless" and alleged that other safety protocols had been flouted or ignored. 
Last week, chief electrician Serge Svetnoy filed a negligence lawsuit against the producers.

A crew member working on the Western movie 'Rust' said in a lawsuit on Wednesday that the script never called for a gun to be fired during a scene that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he killed a cinematographer last month.

A crew member working on the Western movie 'Rust' said in a lawsuit on Wednesday that the script never called for a gun to be fired during a scene that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing when he killed a cinematographer last month. Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell alleges Baldwin should have checked the gun himself for live ammunition rather than relying on the assistant director`s assertion that the Colt .45 revolver was safe to use. "In our opinion, Mr. Baldwin chose to play Russian Roulette when he fired a gun without checking it and without having the armorer do so in his presence," Mitchell`s attorney Gloria Allred told a news conference. Also read: George Clooney talks about his on-set gun safety practices following 'Rust' shooting tragedy Mitchell, who said she was in the line of fire, alleges assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and deliberate infliction of harm and is seeking unspecified damages in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. "I relive the shooting and the sound of the explosion from the gun over and over again," said Mitchell, who made the emergency call to authorities immediately after the Oct. 21 incident. The lawsuit, the second to be lodged over the incident, names Baldwin, the movie`s producers, assistant director Dave Halls and Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer who was in charge of the weapons used in the movie. Also read: Donald Trump claims Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shooting incident may not have been an accident Representatives for Baldwin, the producers, and Halls did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A lawyer for Gutierrez said he had yet to see the lawsuit. Baldwin has said he is heartbroken and is cooperating with the law enforcement investigation. Production company Rust Movie Productions is conducting its own probe. Authorities in New Mexico have said they are investigating how a live bullet ended up in a gun Baldwin was using as he rehearsed a scene inside a church on Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe. No criminal charges have been filed. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when a gun Baldwin had been told was safe fired off a live bullet, investigators have said. Other live rounds have also been found on the set. The lawsuit said the 'Rust' script called for three tight camera shots for the scene - one of Baldwin's eyes, another of a bloodstain, and a third on Baldwin`s torso "as he reached his hand down to the holster and removed the gun." Also read: 'Rust' set firing: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Alec Baldwin’s prop gun accident Baldwin "intentionally, without just cause or excuse, cocked and fired the loaded gun even though the upcoming scene did not call for the cocking and firing of a firearm," the lawsuit asserts. Allred said she believed Baldwin`s behaviour on the set was "reckless" and alleged that other safety protocols had been flouted or ignored. Last week, chief electrician Serge Svetnoy filed a negligence lawsuit against the producers.

'Rust' script never called for Alec Baldwin gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

Alec Baldwin's ordeal doesn't seem to end. The actor has been in the news ever since he accidentally fired a prop gun on the sets of 'Rust' which led to one's death and left one injured.&nbsp;

Amid investigations, the film's script supervisor has sued Baldwin and the film's producers, claiming she suffered both "physical and emotional" injuries when the actor shot the film`s cinematographer while preparing for a scene. 
Mamie Mitchell filed the suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. In the complaint, she says she was standing just four feet from Baldwin when the gun went off.

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"Plaintiff was terrified and feared for her life," the suit states. 
 
"The gunshot caused Plaintiff to experience pain in her ears and head and, shortly thereafter, Plaintiff began to hear loud ringing in her ears. Soon after, Plaintiff witnessed the horror of what had occurred." 
 
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by the gunshot, and the director, Joel Souza, was wounded in the shoulder in the accident.&nbsp;

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Mitchell also alleges that Baldwin should have checked the gun to make sure it was unloaded and also accused the producers of cost-cutting measures that led to the incident. 
 
The lawsuit also cites a text message from the film's camera operator, in which he complained of two accidental discharges on set prior to the October 21 shooting.

Mitchell was the first to call 911 after the incident. 
 
"I`ll never forget what happened on the set of 'Rust' that day," Mitchell said at a press conference. "This violent tragedy has taken away the joy of my life... I never want what happened on our set to ever happen to anyone else."

The suit is the second to be filed in the 'Rust' tragedy. Serge Svetnoy, the film's gaffer, filed a separate claim last week, stating that he, too, was in close proximity to Baldwin when the shot was fired and also suffered physical and emotional harm.

Mitchell's suit states claims of assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and deliberate infliction of harm. 
The suit also names several crew members as defendants, including armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed and first assistant director Dave Halls.

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Alec Baldwin's ordeal doesn't seem to end. The actor has been in the news ever since he accidentally fired a prop gun on the sets of 'Rust' which led to one's death and left one injured.

Alec Baldwin's ordeal doesn't seem to end. The actor has been in the news ever since he accidentally fired a prop gun on the sets of 'Rust' which led to one's death and left one injured. Amid investigations, the film's script supervisor has sued Baldwin and the film's producers, claiming she suffered both "physical and emotional" injuries when the actor shot the film`s cinematographer while preparing for a scene. Mamie Mitchell filed the suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. In the complaint, she says she was standing just four feet from Baldwin when the gun went off. Alec Baldwin shooting accident: Celebrities extend their support to the actor "Plaintiff was terrified and feared for her life," the suit states. "The gunshot caused Plaintiff to experience pain in her ears and head and, shortly thereafter, Plaintiff began to hear loud ringing in her ears. Soon after, Plaintiff witnessed the horror of what had occurred." Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by the gunshot, and the director, Joel Souza, was wounded in the shoulder in the accident. Donald Trump claims Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shooting incident may not have been an accident Mitchell also alleges that Baldwin should have checked the gun to make sure it was unloaded and also accused the producers of cost-cutting measures that led to the incident. The lawsuit also cites a text message from the film's camera operator, in which he complained of two accidental discharges on set prior to the October 21 shooting. Mitchell was the first to call 911 after the incident. "I`ll never forget what happened on the set of 'Rust' that day," Mitchell said at a press conference. "This violent tragedy has taken away the joy of my life... I never want what happened on our set to ever happen to anyone else." The suit is the second to be filed in the 'Rust' tragedy. Serge Svetnoy, the film's gaffer, filed a separate claim last week, stating that he, too, was in close proximity to Baldwin when the shot was fired and also suffered physical and emotional harm. Mitchell's suit states claims of assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and deliberate infliction of harm. The suit also names several crew members as defendants, including armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed and first assistant director Dave Halls. Also read | Hollywood to ban 'live' weapons on film/TV sets after Alec Baldwin's mishap?

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