The Hollywood bill, which began after actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust” on October 21, 2021, is nearing its June 30 deadline.
In January 2023, both “30 Rock” actress and “Rust” shield Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Charges against the actor were dropped at the end of April pending further investigation, as the gun used in the shooting was damaged during the FBI investigation and it seems difficult to prove whether the actor pulled the trigger on purpose (something he has long denied) or if the weapon malfunctioned.
The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning special prosecutor “Karat” can refile the charges at any time. In early June, they stated that they would make a decision within the next sixty days. However, charges against shield Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have not been dropped and the case against her continues to build as they now accuse her of moving narcotics on the day Hutchins was killed on set.
New Hollywood Security Bill Moves Near June 30th Deadline
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On Tuesday, Gavin Newsom of California is expected to sign a bill to expand Hollywood security regulations. On Saturday, more details of the bill were released, which will affect the state’s 2023-2024 budget, as per Fox News. While nearly two dozen budget-related bills are expected to pass Newson’s desk on Tuesday, the rule changing Hollywood security rules has been one of the most debated.
Los Angeles Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, who helped draft the law, told the LA Times: “Studios want reversibility and have wanted to have more access to these dollars. The unions have been fighting for established safety oversight, given what’s happening on set’ Rust’. … On both ends, it’s an appropriate compromise to see if it works.”
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An upcoming bill would extend the film and television tax credit for another five years and add a new “refundable” feature to allow studios to receive cash payments if their credit is greater than their tax bill. However, these tax credits will be based on studios meeting diversity targets in production.
The state film commission should also add at least one member with expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion. This is in addition to safety measures that require all prop masters and armorers handling weapons to participate in firearms training and maintain special state permits that reflect their training. Film sets are also required to have safety advisors on set to carry out risk assessments and oversee production.
Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Accused of Passing Narcotics on ‘Rust’ Set
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The special prosecutor investigating the fatal shooting accused armorer “Rust” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of transferring narcotics on the day of Halyna Hutchins’ death in October 2021. In court documents obtained by The Blast, Gutierrez-Reed has now been charged with tampering with evidence after prosecutors alleged that she “transferring narcotics to another person with intent to prevent his own arrest, prosecution, or conviction.”
It’s not clear what narcotics the “Rust” armorer allegedly possessed, but the special prosecutor previously claimed that witnesses have come forward to say he was drinking heavily and smoking weed on the set of the Western as well.
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Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney, Jason Bowles, released a statement to TMZ after the new charges were announced, slamming them as “vindictive and vindictive,” and questioned why this information only came to light a year and a half after the initial investigation began.
“Something is rotten in Denmark. It is shocking that after 20 months of investigation, the special prosecutor is now throwing completely new charges against Ms. Gutierrez Reed, without any prior notice or any witness statements, lab reports, or evidence to support it,” he said. “This comes after the government let its lead investigator go, and the investigator raised serious concerns about the investigation in the emails,” he continued. “This smells of high heaven and is revenge and vengeance.”
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In another court filing responding to the allegations in early June, Bowles claimed that the prosecution “didn’t get the facts right” and found it “extremely interesting” that charges against the shield “are now coming up late” so late in the investigation.
“In fact, witnesses to date have all said Hannah was reliable, efficient, and not drunk on the job,” he said in a court filing. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for August.
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