He faces a suspended sentence and up to six months of probation.
No charges will be filed specifically for the shooting ofRustdirector Joel Souza, which was not fatal.
“On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice.”
The Santa Fe District Attorney has announced a decision in the ‘Rust’ investigation.Courtesy of Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office; Fred Hayes/Getty Images
We will fight these charges, and we will win."
Jason Bowles, the lawyer for Gutierrez-Reed, also responded to the DA’s announcement.
“Hannah is, and has always been, very emotional and sad about this tragic accident.
But she did not commit involuntary manslaughter.
The team was establishing the camera angle while the actor-producer pointed the gun at the camera.
Souza recovered from his injuries, but Hutchins succumbed to hers shortly after the incident.
They have sincereached a settlement.
