'Rust' Production Company Denies Liability for the Death of Halyna Hutchins
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'Rust' Production Company , Denies Liability for , the Death of Halyna Hutchins.
Fox News reports that Rust Movie Productions
has denied liability for the on-set death
of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after
being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held
by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .
On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after
being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held
by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .
The company claims that independent contractors,
including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed,
should be held accountable.
The company claims that independent contractors,
including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed,
should be held accountable.
According to a filing obtained by 'The Hollywood Reporter,' the company claimed that Gutierrez Reed was , "singularly responsible for all tasks associated
with the use of firearms and ammunition.".
The appeal comes following an accusation by a New Mexico safety agency that Rust Movie Productions was aware of a lack of safety on the set of the film.
Baldwin has also deflected
responsibility for Hutchins' death.
The man who was the principal safety officer
of the film declared in front of the entire
assemblage, ‘This is a cold gun.’ , Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
Now, why did he say that if he didn’t
know and hadn’t checked? The point is
we were told everything was cool and
you can relax and we are working
with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
Now, why did he say that if he didn’t
know and hadn’t checked? The point is
we were told everything was cool and
you can relax and we are working
with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.
The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.
Baldwin has maintained that he was unaware
the gun was loaded with a live round
Fox News reports that Rust Movie Productions
has denied liability for the on-set death
of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after
being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held
by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .
On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after
being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held
by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .
The company claims that independent contractors,
including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed,
should be held accountable.
The company claims that independent contractors,
including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed,
should be held accountable.
According to a filing obtained by 'The Hollywood Reporter,' the company claimed that Gutierrez Reed was , "singularly responsible for all tasks associated
with the use of firearms and ammunition.".
The appeal comes following an accusation by a New Mexico safety agency that Rust Movie Productions was aware of a lack of safety on the set of the film.
Baldwin has also deflected
responsibility for Hutchins' death.
The man who was the principal safety officer
of the film declared in front of the entire
assemblage, ‘This is a cold gun.’ , Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
Now, why did he say that if he didn’t
know and hadn’t checked? The point is
we were told everything was cool and
you can relax and we are working
with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
Now, why did he say that if he didn’t
know and hadn’t checked? The point is
we were told everything was cool and
you can relax and we are working
with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from
Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.
The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.
The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.
Baldwin has maintained that he was unaware
the gun was loaded with a live round