Prosecutors on Thursday indicted Hannah Gutierrez Reid, the armorer of the movie “Lust,” for tampering with evidence in connection with the October 2021 shooting of Halina Hutchins, according to Reuters.
The new charges are in addition to the existing charges of manslaughter. Prosecutors allege Gutierrez Reed “transferred drugs to others for the purpose of preventing his own arrest, prosecution and conviction.” Reuters.
#update: Hannah’s attorney Jason Bowles said, “Something is rotten in Denmark. Yes.” Read the full statement here: https://t.co/FLNJeRnhx5
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There is no indication of what type of drugs Gutierrez Reed allegedly shuffled to others, nor is there any report of who the drugs were allegedly given.
Gutierrez-Reid’s attorney, Jason Bowles, said his client intends to plead not guilty to all charges brought against her. Halina Hutchins was allegedly murdered on a movie set outside Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Gutierrez Reed, the armorer allegedly responsible for the gun allegedly fired by Alec Baldwin, was supposed to be used as a prop gun, but it reportedly contained live ammunition. . Hutchins was allegedly shot dead when the gun was fired. “The Last” director Joel Souza was also injured in the shooting. (Related: Report: Prosecutors claim ‘Last’ armorer had a hangover when shot dead)
An armorer on the “Last” movie set, who was charged with two counts of manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins, has also been charged with tampering with evidence. https://t.co/XikXJ56VdE
— ABC News (@ABC) June 23, 2023
Alec Baldwin and Gutierrez Reed were initially charged with two counts of manslaughter. Criminal charges against him were dropped in April 2023.
New Mexico special counsel Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said in a statement that the decision “does not absolve Baldwin of criminal charges and could result in re-indictment,” according to the newspaper. There is,” he said. BBC.
