A lot has happened since the passing of our beloved director of photography. In January 2023, both actors Alex Baldwin And Armero Hannah Gutierrez Reid They are charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in his death.
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Charges against Alec Baldwin were withdrawn before his case was filed.
In April 2023, charges against Alec Baldwin were withdrawn pending a more in-depth investigation into the weapon used in the shooting. Charges were re-filed in January 2024, after an FBI forensic report concluded that the weapon could not have been fired without the trigger being pulled.
In March 2024, a judge spent less than three hours deliberating before finding gunman Hannah Gutierrez Reed guilty of manslaughter. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sentenced her to a maximum of 18 months in prison.
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In July 2024, the case against the “30 Rock” actor was brought to a third day of testimony. A crime scene technician testified that there was additional ammunition registered under the prosecution's number that had never been shown to the defense. Lead prosecutor Carrie T. Morrissey testified under oath that she was aware of the additional ammunition, but did not consider it relevant to the “Rust” case.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that the actions of the police and district attorney's offices were sufficient to constitute a Brady Law violation and ruled that the only appropriate remedy was to dismiss the charges against Baldwin entirely. Despite escaping criminal consequences, Baldwin and several of the “Rust” producers remain named in numerous civil lawsuits.
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Quentin Tarantino credits 'actor' for gun safety
Embora Alec Baldwin was never held criminally responsible for the death of Halina Hutchins, and Quentin Tarantino feels the actor is only 10 percent responsible for gun safety. There were several comments during Sunday's episode of the Club Random podcast, as noted above.Daily Mail.
“There is a situation where it is the case, that the gunman – or the face holding the gun – is 90% responsible for everything that happens when it comes to that gun… more and more and more. … or the gunman is 10% responsible,” the director of “Pulp Fiction” confirmed.
He added: “You are a partner in the responsibility at a certain stage.”
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Tarantino blames the perpetrators for checking their weapons.
The 61-year-old director also said that actors should be responsible for checking their own guns to ensure there are no safety risks they might encounter or use at dinner. However, his words directly contradict a statement from SAG-AFTRA that was posted on their website. location In January 2024, just days after the charges against the Beetlejuice actor were refiled.
“To the extent that the charges filed on January 19 are based on an allegation of negligent use of a firearm based on the fact that this or any other factor or requirement to inspect a firearm as part of its use, this amounts to an improper validation of the property of a non-conforming actor,” the organization says in its lengthy announcement.
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SAG-AFTRA asserts it is not the job of checking non-firearms
SAG-AFTRA appears to have placed the blame on the gunman “Rust,” stating clearly that: “The job of an actor is not to be a firearms specialist. Firearms are provided for use only under the supervision of several specialized professionals who are directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of that firearm.
They go on to explain the guidelines set by the Joint Committee on Worker and Management Safety throughout the industry. According to the industry’s standards for firearms safety and firearm use, “a qualified gunman shall be responsible for all firearm handling, use and storage operations.” We say the job of a gunman is to inspect “the firearm before and after each firing sequence” and to inspect “all firearms before each use.”
SAG-AFTRA Says Actors Must Be Safely Trained With Firearms
“It is not the responsibility of the performer to verify any open weapons,” according to the organization, which represents some 160,000 actors, dancers, presenters, singers and other media professionals. “Artists are trained to perform and are not required or expected to be weapons specialists or experienced in their use,” it continues. “The industry attributes this responsibility to qualified professionals who oversee their use and handling in all aspects.”
However, it is recognized that “any person who uses a firearm should not only receive training and instruction in its safe handling and use, but all firearms-related activities should be under the supervision and control of a firearms professional and employer.”
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