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.