During a rehearsal for a film scene in October 2021, actor Alec Baldwin fired a shot that killed photographer Halyna Hutchens. A director was also slightly injured. Hannah Gutierrez faces 18 months in prison. Photo: AP Now the person responsible for the weapons during the filming, Hannah Gutierrez, has been convicted of negligent homicide by a jury in New Mexico. This is reported by the AFP news agency. When the trial began, her defense attorney Alec Baldwin blamed the murder. The trial lasted ten days. And it is the first time in over 30 years that a case of shooting in connection with a Hollywood production has gone to court. Trial against Alec Baldwin in the summer There have been several trials and disputes after the murder. In July, it is actor and producer for the film, Alec Baldwin, who is on trial, also for negligent homicide. That case starts on July 10. He believes he is not guilty. A few months after the shooting, he said he felt no guilt. – No. No. I might have taken my own life if I thought I was responsible, and I don’t say that lightly, the actor replies, before saying that he dreams about the incident constantly. Alec Baldwin was both the lead actor and producer for the film. Photo: Reuters Debate about using real weapons on film Most prop guns used on film are real weapons, filled with blanks instead of bullets. To provide as real an experience as possible when firing. A recording manager gave Alec Baldwin a weapon and used the trade term “cold gun”. That means it should be safe, and not have real bullets. But it had. A weapons expert in court shows a similar weapon that was used during the filming. Photo: AFP The death on the set shook the film world, and afterwards there was a debate about the use of real weapons in films. Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was among those who said they would stop using real guns in movies.
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