Special prosecutor in deadly ‘Rust’ filming case resigns
In August, Andrea Reeve was selected as a special prosecutor for the lethal set of the movie Rust. Now, Reeve will be stepping down from her role shortly after the status hearing on Friday afternoon. My priority in the case, in every case prosecuted in my 25-year career, has been justice for the victim. It clearly shows a complete disregard for basic safety procedures that led to the death of Halina Hutchins. “A key topic discussed at last week’s hearing was what happened to actor Alec Baldwin, the firearm used on the set of cinematographer Halina’s death.” Hutchins Baldwin’s attorneys allege the firearms used in the shooting were destroyed, and the district attorney’s office involved in the incident said the information was used to test the firearms from an FBI report. lawyers also filed a motion to remove Reeve as the special counsel in the case. Halls’ attorney, Lisa Traco, contributed to Reeve’s court investigation, in addition to his plea bargain. was able to reach a plea bargain, unlike Baldwin and Film Armor’s Hannah Gutierrez Reid.
In August, Andrea Reeve was selected as a special prosecutor for the lethal set of the movie Rust. Now, Reeve will be stepping down from her role shortly after Friday afternoon’s status hearing.
The New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Reeve’s behalf.
“After much consideration, I have made the difficult decision to resign as special counsel in the Rust case. About the case, the victim.
“But it has become clear that the best way to ensure that justice is served in this case is for the prosecution to step down so the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts. Death of Halina Hutchins. I , I will not allow questions about what I do as legislator and prosecutor to obscure the real issues at hand.
A key topic discussed at last week’s status hearing was what happened to actor Alec Baldwin, the firearm used on the set of the death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins.
Baldwin’s attorneys argued that the firearm used in the shooting was destroyed, and the district attorney’s office involved in the incident said the firearm’s tests incorporated information from the FBI report.
Baldwin’s legal team had also filed a motion to remove Reeve as special counsel in the case. Their argument was that after Reeve won a seat in the New Mexico State House of Representatives, the separation of powers prevented him from participating in the executive or judicial branches of government.
David Halls, the film’s assistant director, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a firearm. Halls’ attorney, Lisa Tlaco, contributed to Reeve’s political campaign in 2022 in addition to his plea bargain.
Halls was able to reach a plea bargain, unlike Baldwin and Film Armor’s Hannah Gutierrez Reid.
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