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‘A cascade of terrible things’: documentary pieces together Rust shooting tragedy

Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna pays tribute to the cinematographer killed in a freak on-set accident

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025

New Rust documentary reveals concerns about armorer’s inexperience were ‘tempered’ by father’s fame

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, is the daughter of stuntman Thell Reed

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

‘It ruined me’: Rust director speaks for first time about fatal on-set shooting

Joel Souza was shot in same incident that killed Halyna Hutchins and tells Vanity Fair ‘no one deserved this’

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2024

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Judge rules Alec Baldwin’s co-producer role irrelevant in Rust film set shooting

Prosecutor’s claim that role made actor ‘keenly aware’ of safety responsibilities is denied by judge at pre-trial hearing

The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024

Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer

A New Mexico judge is considering whether to dismiss a grand jury indictment against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Rust movie assistant director tells court that armorer was diligent in her work

Dave Halls, who has struck a plea bargain, says he was ultimately to blame for fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024

Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin dropped in Rust film set shooting

Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in 2021 when the gun went off

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023

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Baldwin’s charges over movie set shooting to be dropped

Prosecutors have decided to drop criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023

Victim's Family Sues Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' Shooting

The parents and sister of the cinematographer who was shot dead on the set of a low-budget western are suing star Alec Baldwin and the movie's producers, lawyers said Thursday. Halyna Hutchins was killed when a Colt .45 that Baldwin was holding went off during rehearsals in New Mexico in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Will ‘Rust’ assistant director's testimony help prosecutors, or Alec Baldwin?

New Mexico prosecutors building a criminal case against “Rust” movie star Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed are relying on cooperation from another key figure in the tragedy: the movie’s assistant director, David Halls.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Alec Baldwin ‘distracted by phone call to family’ during firearms training on Rust set

Santa Fe District Attorney alleges Baldwin had shown ‘wilful disregard’ for the safety of others in days leading up to fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

Baldwin charged for 'reckless acts' leading to 'Rust' shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday for showing a "reckless" disregard for safety that led to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie "Rust" in New Mexico in 2021, according to court documents.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2023

‘Rust’ assistant director's account of shooting differs from Baldwin's, according to deposition

The “Rust” first assistant director who pleaded guilty to negligence in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins told authorities no one person owns all the blame for the on-set incident.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

New evidence unveiled in Rust tragedy as prosecutors prepare for trial

New information has come to hand about the Rust shooting tragedy, further clouding the circumstances around the incident.

The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023

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Chicago Tribune · Jan 25, 2023

Actor Michael Shannon says the ‘Rust’ fiasco is about more than gun safety — ‘this is what comes of making a movie on the cheap’

In October 2021, when “Rust” star and producer Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a pistol containing live ammunition that should not have been on a movie set, a lot of actors nowhere near that incident in New Mexico thought a lot of things.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023

Key question at Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial: Is he to blame for Halyna Hutchins’ death?

The criminal case prosecutors are filing against Alec Baldwin will turn on the same question that has dogged the actor since the day he shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust”: Is he responsible for her death?

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023

Gun safety on movie sets improved after Alec Baldwin shooting, experts say

Increasing use of digital effects and other on-set precautions among measures after death of cinematographer

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023

Alec Baldwin’s ‘recklessness’ on set led to criminal charge, prosecutors say

Actor and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, violated ‘all of the standards … if we have a gun in our hands,’ says Santa Fe DA district attorney

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Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023

Editorial: Only banning guns from movie sets will prevent the ‘Rust’ tragedy from ever happening again

More than a year after the shocking fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the movie “Rust,” prosecutors announced Thursday that they will file criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin, the star of the movie who allegedly discharged the replica of a vintage…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

In 'Rust' shooting, prosecutors wrestled over charges

New Mexico prosecutors acknowledged Thursday they struggled over whether to charge actor Alec Baldwin and weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez Reed with involuntary manslaughter, a felony, but said they felt an obligation to the slain cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

Prosecutors to reveal if Alec Baldwin will be charged in ‘Rust’ shooting tomorrow

New Mexico prosecutors will soon reveal whether they will bring criminal charges in the accidental deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer on the set of “Rust,” a low-budget western movie.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

Criminal charges expected this week in 'Rust' shooting: What to know

New Mexico prosecutors are expected to bring criminal charges as early as this week in the accidental deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer on the set of "Rust," a low-budget western movie.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022

'Rust’ first assistant director Dave Halls countersues Alec Baldwin in spiraling web of litigation'

LOS ANGELES — In an increasingly complex web of litigation, “Rust” first assistant director Dave Halls countersued Alec Baldwin and other crew members from the film, during the production of which the actor accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 13, 2022

Alec Baldwin Has Filed A Lawsuit Against Four Rust Crew Members After Tragic Fatal Shooting

On set, Baldwin was handed a loaded prop gun, which killed director Halyna Hutchins.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 12, 2022

Alec Baldwin sues ‘Rust’ armorer, weapons supplier, assistant director and prop master

Actor Alec Baldwin sued the armorer, weapons supplier, first assistant director and prop master from the movie “Rust” for negligence after he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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