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November 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Mother of cinematographer killed on set of 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere

Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set
November 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Director Joel Souza, elft, and cinematographer Bianca Cline, right, attend the premiere of the film 'Rust' during the 32nd Camerimage International Film Festival in Torun, Poland, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
1 month ago

Judge upholds dismissal of charges against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico judge has declined to reconsider criminal charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.
1 month ago
Alec Baldwin attends a HamptonsFilm SummerDocs screening of "War Game" at the Regal UA East Hampton on July 20, 2024 in East Hampton, N.Y.
1 month ago

Judge upholds Baldwin 'Rust' shooting dismissal

A New Mexico judge has declined to reconsider criminal charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.
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VIDEO: Judge upholds Baldwin 'Rust' shooting dismissal
2 months ago

Judge declines to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez

A New Mexico judge has declined to dismiss the case against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
2 months ago
Hannah Gutierrez, center, with her attorney Jason Bowles, left, and paralegal Carmella Sisneros, right, prepare for a sentencing hearing in state district court in Santa Fe, N.M., April 15, 2024.
2 months ago

Judge to weigh motion to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez

A New Mexico judge will weigh whether to dismiss the case against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez.
2 months ago
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, former armorer for the movie "Rust," listens to closing arguments in her trial at district court, March 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M.
4 months ago

'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez seeks new trial after dismissal of Alec Baldwin case

Lawyers for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez filed an expedited motion in the Santa Fe First Judicial District Court for a new trial or dismissal of the case against her.
4 months ago
Hannah Gutierrez, the former armorer at the movie "Rust," listens to closing arguments in her trial at district court, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M.
4 months ago

Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' case amid trial over evidence suppression

The jury was dismissed for the day in Alec Baldwin's "Rust" manslaughter trial while the court discussed a motion the defense filed to dismiss the case.
4 months ago
Actor Alec Baldwin reacts during his trial on involuntary manslaughter at Santa Fe County District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on July 12, 2024.
4 months ago

Special prosecutor who quit Alec Baldwin case speaks out

Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, one of the special prosecutors in the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin, tells ABC News why she resigned from the case.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Special prosecutor who quit Alec Baldwin case speaks out
4 months ago

'Rust' timeline: Key events in the Alec Baldwin on-set shooting

Key events in the shooting on the set of "Rust," which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
4 months ago
In this Oct. 23, 2021, file photo, The Bonanza Creek Ranch is shown in Santa Fe, N.M.
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Judge dismisses case against Alec Baldwin

The ruling said prosecutors withheld key evidence from the defense.
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Alec Baldwin trial has reached a stunning and dramatic end

Involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor have been dismissed midtrial.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Alec Baldwin trial has reached a stunning and dramatic end
4 months ago

Attorney for 'Rust' armorer planning appeal after Baldwin case dismissed

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal speaks with Jason Bowles, attorney for Hannah Guttierez-Reed on the dismissal in Alec Baldwin's case and his plan to file an appeal.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Attorney for 'Rust' armorer planning appeal after Baldwin case dismissed
4 months ago

Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' case after defense claims evidence was withheld

The judge has dismissed the case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" trial for involuntary manslaughter due to the prosecution withholding new evidence.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' case after defense claims evidence was withheld
4 months ago

Judge dismisses manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin with prejudice

The defense claimed live ammunition that came into the hands of local law enforcement and was related to the investigation into the deadly on-set "Rust" shooting was "concealed" from them.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Judge dismisses manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin with prejudice
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin trial day 2: Defense accuses investigators of rush to focus on Baldwin

Alec Baldwin's attorney grilled a state's witness on the investigation into the deadly "Rust' on-set shooting during the second day of the manslaughter trial.
4 months ago
Alec Baldwin sits in court during his trial in Santa Fe, July 11, 2024. Baldwin is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer on the set of the film "Rust".
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin's lawyers file surprise motion to dismiss manslaughter case

The defense team filed the motion because the state failed to turn over a batch of bullet evidence to the defense.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin's lawyers file surprise motion to dismiss manslaughter case
4 months ago

Gutierrez may be called to stand in Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee and legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss what the prosecution aims to accomplish and what to expect as the trial continues.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Gutierrez to take the stand Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial
4 months ago

‘Rust’ armorer to take stand in Alec Baldwin trial

Hannah Gutierrez’s attorney says the convicted armorer is expected to take the stand later today, facing Baldwin for the first time since the fatal shooting of the “Rust” cinematographer in 2021.
4 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Rust’ armorer to take stand in Alec Baldwin trial
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Alec Baldwin on trial

Prosecutors plan to call convicted 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez to testify about the shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. ABC News' Danny New reports.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Alec Baldwin on trial
4 months ago

Evidence suggests 'Rust' armorer brought live rounds on set, technician says

Marissa Poppell, a crime scene technician, stated that evidence suggests that the "Rust" armorer brought live rounds to the set, resulting in a deadly shooting.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Evidence suggests 'Rust' armorer brought live rounds on set, technician says
4 months ago

Prosecutors call more witnesses in Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee and entertainment lawyer Lisa Bonner discuss the latest.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Prosecutors call more witnesses in Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial: Actor's culpability disputed in opening statements

Opening statements were delivered Wednesday in New Mexico in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial over the 2021 fatal shooting of a crew member on the set of "Rust."
4 months ago
Actor Alec Baldwin arrives for his hearing in Santa Fe County District Court with attorney Luke Nikas, left, July 10, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M. Baldwin is facing a single charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer.
4 months ago

Opening statements begin in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial

Prosecutors and Baldwin’s defense attorneys carefully laid out their cases as to whether Baldwin should be held responsible for the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust.”
4 months ago
VIDEO: Opening statements begin in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin trial over 2021 shooting death on 'Rust' movie set begins

Testimony began today in a Santa Fe courtroom in the trial of Alec Baldwin, charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin trial over 2021 shooting death on 'Rust' movie set begins
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin’s innocence in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting argued at court in New Mexico

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with our legal contributor Brian Buckmire about each side's opening statement in the actor’s involuntary manslaughter trial over the fatal 2021 on-set shooting.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin’s innocence in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting argued at court in New Mexico
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Opening statements in Alec Baldwin's trial over 'Rust' movie shooting

In the first half of Alec Baldwin's trial, his attorneys argued that he did not commit a crime on the "Rust" movie set in 2021. They claimed that he believed the gun was not loaded.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Opening statements in Alec Baldwin's trial over 'Rust' movie shooting
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Prosecutors accuse Alec Baldwin of acting recklessly in 'Rust' shooting

Baldwin faces felony charges for the "Rust" movie set shooting. The central argument in court is centered around if Baldwin pulled the trigger of the gun.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Trial of Alec Baldwin officially underway
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Alec Baldwin's culpability in 'Rust' shooting disputed in opening statements

Prosecutors argued Alec Baldwin behaved recklessly and "violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety" during the filming of "Rust," while the defense said the actor "committed no crime."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin's culpability in 'Rust' shooting disputed in opening statements
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Opening statements to begin in Alec Baldwin's trial over 'Rust' shooting

Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday following jury selection.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Opening statements to begin in Alec Baldwin's trial over 'Rust' shooting
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin on trial for manslaughter

A jury was seated yesterday in the involuntary manslaughter case over the on-set shooting death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin on trial for manslaughter
4 months ago

Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial gets underway with jury selection

The jury has been selected in Alec Baldwin's trial over the 2021 fatal "Rust" shooting.
4 months ago
Alec Baldwin participates in a pretrial hearing in Santa Fe, N.M., July 8, 2024.
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Jury selection delayed due to technical issue in Alec Baldwin trial

The judge is determined to keep the trial on schedule.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection delayed due to technical issue in Alec Baldwin trial
5 months ago

'Rust' first assistant director sentenced in deadly on-set shooting

"Rust" first assistant director David Halls has been sentenced to six months unsupervised probation in connection with the fatal on-set shooting.
5 months ago
In this Oct. 23, 2021, file photo, the Bonanza Creek Ranch, which was used for the set of the movie "Rust," is shown in Santa Fe, N.M.
5 months ago

Jury selection underway in Baldwin 'Rust’ trial

ABC News' Jaclyn Lee and legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss what can be expected from the court after the judge rules video evidence can be shown to the jury.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection underway in Baldwin 'Rust’ trial
5 months ago

Jury selection to begin in Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter trial

The actor will return to court as jury selection in his criminal trial begins for the fatal shooting on the film set “Rust” nearly three years ago.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection to begin in Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter trial
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Judge rules some evidence won’t be allowed in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled Monday that evidence won’t be allowed at trial about Baldwin’s secondary role as a co-producer of the film.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Judge rules some evidence won’t be allowed in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial
5 months ago

Alec Baldwin trial set to begin for shooting death on 'Rust' movie set

The actor says he did not pull the trigger when the gun fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Plus, Young Thug's trial suspended indefinitely.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin trial set to begin for shooting death on 'Rust' movie set
5 months ago

Judge denies Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss 'Rust' charge over firearm evidence

Alec Baldwin's attorneys claimed the state destroyed key evidence -- the firearm in the shooting -- denying them the chance to review potentially exculpatory evidence.
5 months ago
Alec Baldwin attends The Roundabout Gala 2023 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, March 06, 2023.
5 months ago

Judge denies Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss charge in deadly 'Rust' shooting

Alec Baldwin was indicted by a grand jury on involuntary manslaughter in the "Rust" shooting earlier this year, after prosecutors previously dropped the charge.
5 months ago
Alec Baldwin attends The Roundabout Gala 2023 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, March 6, 2023.
5 months ago

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial still set for next month, judge rules

Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter and faces an 18-month sentence if convicted, and ABC News’ Brian Buckmire analyzes the trial.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial still set for next month, judge rules
6 months ago

Judge denies Baldwin’s request to dismiss charges in fatal shooting on Rust set

A New Mexico judge has denied a motion by Alec Baldwin’s lawyers to dismiss charges against the actor in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Judge denies Baldwin’s request to dismiss charges in fatal shooting on Rust set
6 months ago

Judge to rule on Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss charge in 'Rust' shooting next week

Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" went before a judge on Friday.
6 months ago
Alec Baldwin speaks for the first time regarding the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and wounded director Joel Souza on the set of the film "Rust", Oct. 30, 2021, in Manchester, Vt.
6 months ago

Alec Baldwin hearing underway in push to dismiss charge in 'Rust' shooting

The actor was practicing a cross-draw in a church on the set of the Western film when the Colt .45 revolver fired a live round, fatally striking 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Alec Baldwin hearing underway in push to dismiss charge in 'Rust' shooting
6 months ago

Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting

Gutierrez, the armorer on the set of “Rust,”, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting.
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Gutierrez, the armorer on the set of “Rust,”, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting.
6 months ago

Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting

Hannah Gutierrez has appealed her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
6 months ago
Hannah Gutierrez, the former armorer at the movie "Rust," listens to closing arguments in her trial at district court, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M.
7 months ago

What will Alec Baldwin face in the 'Rust’ case?

Following the conviction and sentencing of armorer Hannah Gutierrez, ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses what Alec Baldwin may face ahead of his July trial.
7 months ago
VIDEO: What will Alec Baldwin face in the 'Rust’ case?
7 months ago

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case: What the armorer's trial could mean for the actor

Alec Baldwin, the third person charged in connection with the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, awaits trial on involuntary manslaughter.
7 months ago
Alec Baldwin emcees the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 9, 2021, in New York.
7 months ago

'Rust' armorer's defense team says she was 'scapegoat,' puts blame on producers

The defense team for “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez speaks out after her sentencing for the fatal on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
7 months ago
VIDEO: 'Rust' armorer's defense team says she was 'scapegoat,' puts blame on producers
7 months ago

‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months after fatal on-set shooting

Hannah Gutierrez was given the maximum sentence of 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
7 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months after fatal on-set shooting
7 months ago

'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez sentenced to 18 months

The armorer of the film "Rust" has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, the movie's cinematographer.
7 months ago
VIDEO:  'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez sentenced to 18 months