Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armourer with evidence tampering
Prosecutors say the charges against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed relate to the "transfer of narcotics".www.bbc.com
I think they're saying she didn't want drugs found on her when she was arrested/taken in for questioning.
If she did in fact unload drugs that day, she has a real problem. If she were taking her job serious as you suggest, she wouldnt have those things. The spent casings in her bag are another problem IF (and this is a big if) LE can show and lay down foundation that they really were there, I think that will give a jury an explanation of how those rounds got there. That really puts the burden on HGR to show otherwise. No drug/alcohol testing may work against here at this point.
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In a new court filing, prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said the testimony about a drug transfer will support allegations that Gutierrez-Reed attempted to prevent law enforcement from obtaining evidence related to the handling of the firearm prior to the shooting.
The witness is afraid that if they testify, they could be shut out by the film industry “for coming forward with information about the defendant,” the court filing said. “They wish to keep their identify from the public for as long as possible.”
Witness fears industry retaliation for testimony in fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin production
Special prosecutors in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” are asking to shield the name of a witness from public disclosure as they pursue charges against a movie weapons specialist. In court filings Friday, prosecutors say the witness is prepared...
I don't think I can agree with the prosecution's effort to keep the witness name secret. I don't like keeping witnesses secret. Additionally, given what is already been stated about the text exchange, I find it hard to believe that most in the production company and the rest of the Hollywood scene don't already know who this person is, or could pretty quickly find out. The cocaine use allegation isn't critical to the State's case. It is just sort of an add on.
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Hannah Reed was in court yesterday to face the charge of tampering with evidence.
'Rust' prosecutors turn focus on movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in shooting
Prosecutors in the case that began when Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly two years ago have argued the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is most culpable and should face felony charges.
Wednesday’s hearing turned testy when Morrissey asked the judge to revoke Gutierrez Reed‘s pretrial release conditions, which include her ability to keep a weapon because of threats she has received amid the headline-grabbing shooting saga.
New Mexico 1st Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has allowed Gutierrez Reed to keep a gun at her Arizona home.
During the hearing, Morrissey asked the judge to revoke that condition. Morrissey said she has information that Gutierrez Reed has “suffered from a significant substance abuse problem” and asked for random drug testing of Gutierrez Reed.
Gutierrez Reed‘s attorney, Jason Bowles, strenuously objected. Bowles said he did not know what Morrissey was talking about, telling the judge that Morrissey hasn’t provided any information that supported such a claim.
Sommer shut down Morrissey’s request, calling it an “ambush” on Bowles and Gutierrez Reed.
Hannah Reed was in court yesterday to face the charge of tampering with evidence.
'Rust' prosecutors turn focus on movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in shooting
Prosecutors in the case that began when Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly two years ago have argued the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is most culpable and should face felony charges.
Wednesday’s hearing turned testy when Morrissey asked the judge to revoke Gutierrez Reed‘s pretrial release conditions, which include her ability to keep a weapon because of threats she has received amid the headline-grabbing shooting saga.
New Mexico 1st Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has allowed Gutierrez Reed to keep a gun at her Arizona home.
During the hearing, Morrissey asked the judge to revoke that condition. Morrissey said she has information that Gutierrez Reed has “suffered from a significant substance abuse problem” and asked for random drug testing of Gutierrez Reed.
Gutierrez Reed‘s attorney, Jason Bowles, strenuously objected. Bowles said he did not know what Morrissey was talking about, telling the judge that Morrissey hasn’t provided any information that supported such a claim.
Sommer shut down Morrissey’s request, calling it an “ambush” on Bowles and Gutierrez Reed.
I think the prosecution's case against HGR is pretty strong. But I don't really understand the aggressiveness and tone of the prosecution. Make a plea offer and get it resolved. If they have offered and HGR is not taking it, HGR is a fool. This case should have been wrapped up by now.
I think from a purely legal standpoint, Hall's guilty plea really should not matter in regards to HGR's charges. But her attorneys will certainly try. But it is a little difficult. She can't just say, "see, Hall admitted he should have checked the gun too." That doesn't really help her. Because the State is going to say she is still the one that loaded the gun with the live round. Unless she is going to try to argue that somehow Hall actually loaded the live round. But I just don't think that argument is very believable. Spreading blame works better in a civil case than in a criminal one like this. Who knows, maybe a jury will be sympathetic to her, but I don't see it. If she didn't load the live round, who did and why? It would almost have to be an intentional act by someone, and that just doesn't seem to make much sense. Unless she is going to argue that there was a lot of discontent on the set against the production company and someone did this to prove a point. But I think that theory is weak.
