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'Rust' Armorer Accused of Being Hungover While Loading Gun That Killed Cinematographer

  • Prosecutors allege 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was likely hungover when she loaded the prop gun that Alec Baldwin fired, resulting in cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's death.
  • Gutierrez-Reed is accused of drinking heavily and smoking marijuana the evenings before the fatal shooting.
  • Gutierrez-Reed's attorney argues the prosecution has mishandled the case and is resorting to character assassination.
  • Prosecutors may bring new charges against Baldwin within 60 days depending on further testing of the gun.
  • Investigators are working to determine where live rounds found on set came from, with the possibility of Gutierrez-Reed facing additional charges.
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