What's happened
A trial date has been set for movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust'.
Why it matters
The trial date being set is significant as it marks a step forward in the legal proceedings surrounding the fatal shooting on the set of 'Rust'.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Gutierrez-Reed's attorney has described the fatal shooting as a tragic accident and says the film's armorer committed no crime. The New York Times provides a forensics expert's report that concluded Alec Baldwin must have pulled the trigger, contradicting his account. AP News mentions that prosecutors are weighing whether to refile a charge against Baldwin after receiving a new analysis of the gun fired at Hutchins.
How we got here
The fatal shooting occurred during a rehearsal on the set of 'Rust' in October 2021. Since then, there have been conflicting accounts and legal proceedings involving Gutierrez-Reed and Alec Baldwin.
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Alexander Rae Baldwin III is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian, and political activist. A member of the Baldwin family, he is the eldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all actors.
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Halyna Hutchins was a Ukrainian cinematographer and journalist credited with work on more than 30 films, short films and TV miniseries, including the films Archenemy, Darlin', and Blindfire.