Convicted ‘Rust’ armorer could get new trial or release from prison

Armorer in ‘Rust’ case could get new trial or release

This comes after charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped with prejudice earlier this year.

SANTA FE, N.M. — In the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting case, convicted armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed could get out of prison or get a new trial.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer set a hearing for next month to consider a motion for Gutierrez-Reed’s immediate release – and a motion for a new trial or dismissal.

About a month ago, that same judge threw out Alec Baldwin’s criminal case with prejudice. His lawyers pointed out the prosecution suppressed evidence.

Gutierrez-Reed is currently serving 18 months for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.