{"id":2185351,"date":"2024-02-23T19:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rust-armorers-texts-reveal-drug-use-the-night-before-on-set-shooting\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T19:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:24:09","slug":"rust-armorers-texts-reveal-drug-use-the-night-before-on-set-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rust-armorers-texts-reveal-drug-use-the-night-before-on-set-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Rust armorer&#8217;s texts expose drug use prior to shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frust-armorers-texts-reveal-drug-use-the-night-before-on-set-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2185351&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Shocking Revelations in \u200cthe Trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed<\/h2>\n<p>The trial of Rust weapons \u200bsupervisor \u2063Hannah\u2064 Gutierrez-Reed took \u200ba dramatic turn \u2063on Friday when\u200d it \u2064was revealed \u2062that she had texted about \u2063planning \u200bto \u200d&#8221;get high&#8221; the night before the tragic on-set shooting that claimed the life of the film&#8217;s cinematographer.<\/p>\n<p>Gutierrez-Reed, who\u200b was responsible for \u200cchecking the weapon involved in the incident,\u2063 had handed actor Alec Baldwin the Colt .45 revolver before it\u200c accidentally discharged, fatally striking cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident.<\/p>\n<p>On October \u200b20, 2021, Gutierrez-Reed sent \u2064a \u2063text stating, &#8220;Heading \u200bdown to get high out back,&#8221; followed \u2063by \u200canother\u2063 message \u200bhalf an\u200b hour \u2063later saying, &#8220;I&#8217;m still smoking.&#8221; Although the specific \u200bdrug was not\u2064 mentioned, the\u200b implications \u2063were clear.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Unanswered Questions and Speculations<\/h3>\n<p>Despite \u2064the shocking text \u200dmessages, Gutierrez-Reed was never subjected to a\u2064 drug test in the days surrounding the\u2063 shooting. Her\u200c lawyers argued that any allegations of drug influence were\u200d purely speculative.<\/p>\n<p>However, prosecutors suggested that Gutierrez-Reed had used \u2063marijuana,\u2064 cocaine, and \u200dalcohol prior to the incident, \u2064potentially impairing \u200cher ability\u2062 to fulfill her on-set responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Baldwin, who\u200c has been trying to distance himself \u200bfrom Gutierrez-Reed in a \u2064civil suit, filed a cross-complaint against her,\u2064 as well as other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/douglas-murray-no-tolerance-for-lawbreakers-the-lie-of-san-francisco-and-nyc\/\" title=\"Douglas Murray: \u201cNo Tolerance for Lawbreakers\u201d \u2014 The Lie of San Francisco and NYC\">crew members involved<\/a> in the\u2064 incident. \u200cHe \u200dclaims \u2063that he was unaware the \u2063gun\u200d contained live ammunition, as it\u2064 is not standard practice to handle live weapons on set.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The\u2063 Fallout\u2062 and Legal Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>Assistant director David Halls, who had previously pleaded guilty to \u200dnegligent \u200duse of a deadly weapon, now \u200cfaces a suspended\u2064 sentence \u200cand six\u200d months of probation.<\/p>\n<p>Involuntary manslaughter, the charge Gutierrez-Reed is facing, \u2062carries a potential sentence of up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. She \u2064is also charged with tampering with evidence,\u200b to which\u200d she has pleaded not guilty.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The trial continues \u2064to captivate the public&#8217;s attention as more shocking details\u200c emerge, shedding light on the events leading\u200c up to the \u2063tragic shooting on the set of\u2063 Rust.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What does the revelation of\u2062 Gutierrez-Reed&#8217;s plans\u2062 to &#8220;get high&#8221; the next \u2064day\u200d imply about her ability to effectively ensure the safety of the film crew?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng the safety protocols and procedures \u200don set, had initially denied any knowledge of the gun being loaded with live ammunition.\u2063 However, during the trial, the prosecution presented text messages that Gutierrez-Reed \u200dhad sent to a colleague \u2062the night before\u200c the incident.<\/p>\n<p>In these messages, Gutierrez-Reed had casually discussed her plans \u2062to &#8220;get high&#8221; the next day. \u2062This revelation shocked\u2062 both the court and the public, as it raised questions about \u2062her state of mind and competence on the day of the shooting. It also undermined her credibility as\u2063 a responsible supervisor, entrusted with ensuring the safety of the film crew.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic incident occurred on the set of the film &#8220;Rust&#8221; on October 21, 2021. The film starred Alec\u200d Baldwin, who was also the producer. During the rehearsal of\u200d a scene, Baldwin fired a prop gun that unexpectedly discharged live rounds, fatally hitting the film&#8217;s cinematographer, Helena Hutchins, and\u200b injuring the director, \u200cJoel Souza.<\/p>\n<p>Since the incident, the \u2064focus of the investigation \u2064has been on how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prosecutors-to-charge-alec-baldwin-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-rust-shooting\/\" title=\"Prosecutors To Charge Alec Baldwin With Involuntary Manslaughter Over \u2018Rust\u2019 Shooting\">live ammunition ended<\/a> up on set and who was responsible for the safety oversight. As the weapons supervisor, Gutierrez-Reed\u200c had \u2064a\u200c crucial role in \u200censuring that all firearms used during the production were safe and loaded with only blanks.<\/p>\n<p>The revelation of Gutierrez-Reed&#8217;s text messages \u2064has led to\u2063 speculation that \u2063her\u200c negligence\u2062 and intoxicated state may have contributed to the tragedy. Critics argue that her decision to use drugs the night before \u2062a vital day on the\u200b set raises questions about her ability to perform her job effectively. It is worth\u2062 noting that Gutierrez-Reed has \u2063denied being under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The trial has also shed\u2062 light on broader issues within the film industry regarding safety protocols and the use of firearms on set. It has\u2064 highlighted the need for stricter regulations and supervision \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/travis-scott-says-he-was-unaware-of-deaths-until-after-show\/\" title=\"Travis Scott Says He Was Unaware of Deaths Until After Show\">prevent similar tragedies<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The death of Helena Hutchins and the injuries sustained by\u200c Joel Souza have had a \u2062profound impact on the film community,\u2062 sparking \u200bdiscussions\u2063 about the importance of prioritizing safety over artistic considerations. Many industry professionals have called for urgent reforms to ensure \u200dthat \u200bincidents like this never happen again.<\/p>\n<p>The trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues as the court examines further evidence and testimonies. The revelations \u200dof \u200dher text messages have undoubtedly added a new \u200blayer of complexity and speculation to the case. As the investigation progresses, it is essential to remember \u200bthe lives lost and the \u2062need \u2064for accountability and justice\u200d in this tragic event.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this \u2064trial serves as a stark reminder\u200b of the importance of \u200dupholding \u2063safety standards and responsible conduct in all aspects of film production. It is\u2064 crucial that everyone involved in the industry takes their roles seriously and understands the potential consequences\u2064 of negligence. Only through comprehensive reforms and a genuine commitment to safety can tragedies \u200clike this be prevented in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, Rust&#8217;s weapons supervisor, unveiled that she texted about intending to &#8220;get high&#8221; the night before the fatal shooting on set. Gutierrez-Reed, the assigned armorer, was responsible for inspecting the weapons when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed in October 2021 on Rust&#8217;s New Mexico set<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2185352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ap21345126739171-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2185351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ap21345126739171-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2185351"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2185351\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2185352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2185351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2185351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2185351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}