Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Ammunition supplier testifies he only provided inert dummy rounds to the 'Rust' film set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer. The trial of the 'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues with focus on the source of live rounds found on set. Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed face involuntary manslaughter charges. Defense claims Gutierrez-Reed is being unfairly scapegoated. Testimony also includes accusations of evidence tampering against Gutierrez-Reed.

Key Points

  • Ammunition supplier provided inert dummy rounds to 'Rust' but also handled live rounds from another production.
  • Focus on determining the source of live rounds found on the 'Rust' set.
  • Gutierrez-Reed facing involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering charges.
  • Defense arguing Gutierrez-Reed is unfairly blamed and highlighting safety protocol issues beyond her control.
  • Accusations of Gutierrez-Reed handing a bag of possible narcotics to avoid detection after the shooting.

Pros

  • Testimony shedding light on the source of ammunition used on the 'Rust' set.
  • Legal proceedings aimed at determining accountability for the tragic incident.

Cons

  • Serious safety breaches and mishandling of firearms on a movie set.
  • Allegations of evidence tampering affecting the investigation.