Hannah Gutierrez Reid served 18 months behind the bar in connection with the 2021 death of cinematographer Harina Hutchins.
Hannah Gutierrez Reid, an armored manslaughter convicted of manslaughter in a fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust, has been released from prison.
In March 2024, the ju judge ruled that Gutierrez Red was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2021 death of cinematologist Harina Hutchins.
She was also found not guilty of another charge of tampering with evidence.
Prosecutors argued that Gutierrez Reid was inexperienced and that many mistakes led to tragedy.
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Prosecutors said Gutierrez Reid brought live ammunition to the set, accidentally loading it into a revolver, “a combination of Hannah Gutierrez’s negligence and inexperience, and Alec Baldwin’s total lack of concern for the safety of those around him.”
The criminal charges stem from a repeated incident by Gutierrez transported a firearm to a bar in downtown Santa Fe where firearms are banned just weeks before filming for “Rust.”
Filming was suspended for more than a year after the onset shooting, and production was eventually completed in Montana.
Despite his hesitation, Sousa pointed out that Hutchins’ family had dedicated the film to ensuring its completion and honoring her with every film decision.
“Rust” was released in a limited number of theaters nationwide earlier this month, and also via online streaming such as Apple TV, Prime Video and other on-demand platforms.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
