The jury selection phase of the trial began on Wednesday. This is the first instance of the fatal shooting on a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, an armorer, entered a not guilty plea to the counts of tampering with evidence and involuntary manslaughter.
On the film’s set, in October 2021, Ms. Hutchins passed away due to a gunshot wound sustained by actor Alec Baldwin.
The jury selection phase of the trial began on Wednesday. This is the first instance of the fatal shooting on a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Prosecutors characterized Gutierrez-Reed as careless while handling weapons and ammo in their opening remarks.
There were two main issues in the case, special prosecutor Jason Lewis explained to the jurors.