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Hannah Gutiérrez-Reed has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter.
The 26-year-old 'Rust' gunsmith obtained her sentence in a Santa Fe, New Mexico courtroom on Monday, after she was discovered responsible of involuntary manslaughter final month for the October 2021 capturing demise of Halyna Hutchins.
Decide Mary Marlowe Sommer sentenced Gutierrez-Reed to 18 months in jail at a girls's correctional facility in New Mexico.
Gutiérrez-Reed didn’t testify in his protection. Nonetheless, he ready an announcement and browse it aloud through the listening to.
She mentioned: “Firstly, my coronary heart additionally aches for Hutchins' household, buddies and colleagues, and it has because the day this tragedy occurred.”
Throughout his speech, Gutierrez-Reed, accountable for prop weapons on the set of the western movie, additionally paid tribute to Hutchins, describing the late cinematographer as an “inspiration.”
He added: “I perceive that she was taken too quickly and I pray that everybody finds peace.”
What's extra, Gutiérrez-Reed confessed to being “younger and naive” when she accepted the job on 'Rust'.
Gutierrez-Reed was discovered to be partially accountable for Hutchins' demise. Nonetheless, she has been cleared of accusations that she tampered with proof.
Gutierrez-Reed's authorized crew has already instructed he’ll enchantment the decision.
In the meantime, attorneys Gloria Allred and John Carpenter, who symbolize the Hutchins household, have confirmed that they’re glad with the outcomes of the case. Nonetheless, they may proceed to press for justice within the coming months.
They mentioned in an announcement: “We hope that the justice system continues to make sure that all others accountable for Halyna's demise should face the authorized penalties of their actions.”
Alec Baldwin held the gun that shot and killed Hutchins, 42, in October 2021.
The 66-year-old actor has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and is because of stand trial in July.
Baldwin, who faces as much as 18 months in jail, has denied the allegations.