'Rust' Production Company , Denies Liability for , the Death of Halyna Hutchins.br Fox News reports that Rust Movie Productions br has denied liability for the on-set death br of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.br On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after br being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held br by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .br On October 21 of 2021, Hutchins died after br being struck by a bullet fired from a gun held br by Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set of 'Rust.' .br The company claims that independent contractors, br including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, br should be held accountable.br The company claims that independent contractors, br including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, br should be held accountable.br According to a filing obtained by 'The Hollywood Reporter,' the company claimed that Gutierrez Reed was , "singularly responsible for all tasks associated br with the use of firearms and ammunition.".br The appeal comes following an accusation by a New Mexico safety agency that Rust Movie Productions was aware of a lack of safety on the set of the film.br Baldwin has also deflected br responsibility for Hutchins' death.br The man who was the principal safety officer br of the film declared in front of the entire br assemblage, ‘This is a cold gun.’ , Alec Baldwin, Interview from br Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.br Now, why did he say that if he didn’t br know and hadn’t checked? The point is br we were told everything was cool and br you can relax and we are working br with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from br Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.br Now, why did he say that if he didn’t br know and hadn’t checked? The point is br we were told everything was cool and br you can relax and we are working br with a gun that is safe to rehearse with, Alec Baldwin, Interview from br Chris Cuomo podcast, via Fox News.br The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.br The actor also pointed to Gutierrez Reed and assistant director David Hall as both of them had handled the firearm before Hutchins was shot.