Archive · 26 May 2025
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Released on Parole After 'Rust' Shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the person in charge of guns on the 'Rust' movie, is now out of jail early.
She was found guilty of accidentally causing someone's death and served over a year.
She has to follow certain rules now, like not using guns and staying in contact with parole officers.
She's also not allowed to speak to the victim's family and needs to find a job.
The court case is still ongoing because the armourer is appealing the conviction.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was released on parole after serving 14 months for involuntary manslaughter.
She was convicted in March 2024 for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the 'Rust' film set.
Gutierrez-Reed will be supervised under probation in Arizona.
Parole conditions include no contact with the victim's family and restrictions on illegal weapons.
Her conviction appeal is pending.
- Who
- Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
- What
- Was released on parole
- When
- After 14 months
- Where
- New Mexico Correctional Facility
- Why
- After serving 14 months for involuntary manslaughter
Defense's Perspective
Prosecution's Perspective
Negligence and Safety Protocols
Defense's Perspective
The defense may argue about how the live ammunition was on set and Hannah's innocence. She didn't know about the ammunition.
Prosecution's Perspective
Prosecutors may argue the armor's negligence and the failing gun safety protocols.
- Person Involved
- Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
- Conviction
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Sentence Served
- 14 months
- Location of Release
- New Mexico Correctional Facility
- Parole Location
- Arizona
- Parole Conditions
- No contact with victim's family, find employment, abide by curfew, no illegal weapons.