During recorded jail phone conversations, “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed criticized the jurors who convicted her of manslaughter charges as “idiots” and “a–holes” while also expressing a desire for Alec Baldwin, who was handling the gun that fired the fatal shot on the movie set in 2021, to also go to jail. Prosecutors revealed these comments as Gutierrez-Reed faces sentencing, arguing that they demonstrate her failure to accept responsibility for her actions. Gutierrez-Reed’s disdain for the jurors, lack of remorse, and refusal to testify if subpoenaed for Baldwin’s trial could impact the outcome of her sentencing.
Amidst Gutierrez-Reed’s criminal trial, wherein she was alleged to have brought live rounds on set that ultimately led to the death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, prosecutors have requested the maximum penalty of 18 months in prison due to her lack of accountability. Additionally, Gutierrez-Reed’s legal troubles extend beyond the film set shooting, with another pending felony charge for hiding a firearm in a New Mexico bar. Despite her pleas for leniency and complaints about the impact on her modeling career, prosecutors argue that Gutierrez-Reed’s actions were reckless and irresponsibly put lives at risk, warranting a harsh punishment.
Gutierrez-Reed’s explosive comments in jail calls, including criticisms of witnesses, complaints about producers, and firm belief in Baldwin’s culpability, have raised concerns about her lack of contrition. Her legal team has yet to respond to the revelations brought forth by prosecutors as Gutierrez-Reed faces the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence. As the legal proceedings unfold, the focus remains on holding all parties accountable for their roles in the tragic incident that occurred on the “Rust” movie set.