HANNAH GUTIERREZ-REED RELEASED FROM PRISON

Rust Shooting Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Released From Prison

BY SNN.BZ STAFF

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film “Rust,” was sentenced to 18 months in prison in April 2024 after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. However, there is no definitive evidence in the provided information or recent reports confirming that Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been released from prison as of my last update in May 2025.

Key Points:

• Conviction and Sentencing: Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty in March 2024 for loading a live round into a revolver used by Alec Baldwin, which discharged and killed Halyna Hutchins. She was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 18 months in prison by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, who cited her lack of remorse and negligence in failing to ensure the weapon was safe.
• Appeals and Motions for Release: Gutierrez-Reed’s legal team filed motions requesting her release from prison pending an appeal, arguing that prosecutors withheld “bombshell exculpatory evidence” that could have led to a different trial outcome. This evidence was related to undisclosed information about the gun and ammunition, revealed during Alec Baldwin’s trial in July 2024, which led to the dismissal of his manslaughter charge due to prosecutorial misconduct (suppression of evidence under the Brady Law).
• Denial of Release: In September 2024, Judge Sommer denied Gutierrez-Reed’s motion for release pending appeal, stating that she had not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that she was unlikely to flee or pose a danger to the community. The judge also noted that her conviction still stood despite the evidence suppression issues raised in Baldwin’s case.
• Current Status: As of the latest available information, Gutierrez-Reed remains in prison serving her 18-month sentence at the New Mexico Women’s Correctional Facility. Her legal team has indicated plans to file for a new trial, but no reports confirm a successful release or overturned conviction.

Why There Might Be Confusion:

• Baldwin’s Case Dismissal: The dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charge in July 2024 due to withheld evidence may have led to speculation about Gutierrez-Reed’s case, as her attorneys argued similar prosecutorial misconduct. However, the judge ruled that the evidence issues did not overturn her conviction.
• Ongoing Appeals: Gutierrez-Reed’s legal team continues to pursue an appeal, which could potentially lead to a new trial or release in the future, but no such outcome has been reported.
• Misinformation or Speculation: Posts on X or unverified sources might suggest a release, but these cannot be taken as conclusive without official confirmation from court records or reputable news outlets.

Conclusion:

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has not been released from prison based on the available information. She is serving an 18-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter, and while her legal team is appealing the conviction citing withheld evidence, the courts have not granted her release as of May 2025. If you heard about a release, it could stem from misinformation, confusion with Baldwin’s case, or a more recent development not covered in the provided sources. For the latest updates, checking court records or news from reliable sources like Reuters, AP, or the New Mexico Courts website would be necessary.