Key takeaways:
- Hannah Gutierrez-Reed pleaded not guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins.
- Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney said she has received numerous threats and was forced to file for a restraining order against a stalker.
- The judge set a hearing for June 2021 to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
A weapons supervisor charged with a felony in connection with the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie pleaded not guilty during her first formal court appearance on Friday.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Alec Baldwin were charged last month with felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, who died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe in October 2021.
At the hearing, Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney told the judge his client has received numerous threats and was forced to file for a restraining order against a stalker. He also said authorities released documents related to the case and failed to provide a full explanation of the incident.
The judge set a hearing for June 2021 to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Gutierrez-Reed is currently out on bail and is expected to appear at the hearing.
The case has drawn widespread attention, with many in the film industry calling for justice for Hutchins and her family. The incident has also sparked a debate about safety protocols on movie sets.
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