Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021 could see an industry veteran take the stand later this week.
Mentioned repeatedly since Gutierrez-Reed’s long delayed trial started on February 22, the defendant’s stepfather Thell Reed was in the Santa Fe County courthouse Tuesday.
Whether today or in the next few days, the defense plan on calling the Once Upon a Time …in Hollywood crew member as a part of its case, sources tell me.
With Gutierrez-Reed charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering, and facing up to three years if found guilty, Reed’s testimony could be crucial for the defense.
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