The manslaughter trial of #Rust armorer #HannahGutierrezReed began Thursday in New Mexico with opening statements before a Santa Fe jury that will determine whether the 24-year-old bears responsibility in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prosecutor Jason Lewis asserted that Gutierrez-Reed’s “unprofessional and sloppy” conduct was a contributing factor, saying that her “failure to adhere to safety protocols directly contributed to the loss of Halyna Hutchins,” according to multiple media reports. Lewis said Gutierrez-Reed failed twice to properly check ammunition loaded into the replica Colt .45 wielded that October day by #AlecBaldwin, who is expected to also stand trial later this summer on separate manslaughter charges. Link in bio for more.