**Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Released from Prison After Manslaughter Sentence**
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons supervisor sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust,” has been released on parole. She was freed from the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants on Friday, as reported by NBC News.
Gutierrez-Reed will return to her home in Bullhead City, Arizona, where she will serve a year of parole following her release. The incident occurred in October 2021 during a rehearsal when a prop gun held by actor and co-producer Alec Baldwin discharged, resulting in Hutchins’ death and injuries to director Joel Souza.
While Gutierrez-Reed was acquitted of tampering with evidence, she faces probation due to a separate conviction for unlawfully carrying a firearm into a Santa Fe bar prior to the filming of “Rust.” Involuntary manslaughter is defined as causing someone’s death through negligence without intent.
During her trial in March of last year, prosecutors argued that Gutierrez-Reed was responsible for inadvertently bringing live ammunition onto the set and failing to adhere to essential gun safety protocols. The 18-month sentence was the maximum penalty for her offense.
Alec Baldwin was also charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the case against him was dismissed last July due to procedural errors by law enforcement and prosecutors, including allegations of withholding evidence. Baldwin has consistently denied pulling the trigger and stated that others were responsible for ensuring safety on set.
The film “Rust” has since been completed in Montana and was released earlier this month, excluding the scene during which Hutchins was fatally shot. The story follows a 13-year-old boy who, after the death of his parents in 1880s Wyoming, goes on the run with his estranged grandfather after being sentenced to hang for accidentally killing a local rancher.
**FAQ**
*What was Hannah Gutierrez-Reed convicted of?*
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” She was sentenced to 18 months in prison and is now on parole.
