The armorer for the film "Rust" was offered a "favorable" outcome by the prosecutor if she was able to explain how live ammunition made it on to the set of the movie. The live rounds were ultimately given to actor Alec Baldwin before he fired a gun that killed a cinematographer.Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed faces up to three years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in connection to the death of Halyna Hutchins‚ cinematographer for the movie "Rust." Hutchins was shot by Baldwin while preparing for a scene when he pulled the trigger on a gun that was supposed to have "dummy rounds‚" Variety reported.Gutierrez Reed was reportedly warned that if she refused to provide information as to where the real bullets came from‚ she would face additional charges. Detectives had asked the woman why there was live ammunition on the set‚ to which she replied "I have no idea."Several other live rounds were also reportedly recovered from the scene‚ but their origins are still unknown.Kari Morrissey‚ the special prosecutor assigned to the case‚ reportedly told the defense lawyer in September 2023 that she believed Gutierrez Reed knew more about the incident than she was willing to say."I feel very strongly she has some notion of how the live rounds came on set‚" Morrissey wrote. "I certainly respect her right not to come forward with that information and to stay silent‚ however if she were to come forward and answer some of these questions that plague the victims in this case that would go a long way toward getting her a favorable resolution.""If she chooses not to ... while I respect her decision‚ I will proceed with the additional felony charges we spoke of‚" Morrissey added.Just over two weeks later‚ Gutierrez Reed was indicted on a charge for carrying a firearm in a liquor establishment‚ a fourth-degree felony‚ after allegedly bringing a gun into a bar in October 2021. This was less than two weeks after the "Rust" incident.Evidence for the charge allegedly stemmed from a search of pictures and data on Gutierrez Reed's phone‚ which was turned over to authorities in relation to the shooting incident.Gutierrez Reed’s lawyer‚ Jason Bowles‚ has taken all the aforementioned actions as a misappropriation of authority. Bowles reportedly saw the offer of a "favorable" outcome as a method by prosecutors to invoke a false confession.The lawyer has also sought to have the additional charges dismissed and argued that they were filed vindictively as a retaliation."This is an extremely rare case in which we have a statement of the prosecutor’s motive behind charging‚" Bowles wrote. "That charge was solely designed to pressure Ms. Gutierrez Reed into giving up her Fifth Amendment right to silence (to provide information she didn’t have) or face felony criminal prosecution on a totally unrelated charge."Bowles had also argued that the prosecutor's scope was meant to be limited to the "Rust" case and that she was operating outside her authority when she charged Gutierrez Reed for the gun possession. Alec Baldwin\xe2\x80\x99s reaction when he was told that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had passed away after she was accidentally shot with a live round discharged from a revolver used as a prop by the actor. — (@) Actor Baldwin was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter‚ but charges were dropped in April 2023. Prosecutor Morrissey said that "additional facts have come to light" that warranted charges against the actor‚ but though she claimed the charges would be brought within two months‚ nothing materialized.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Jordan Peterson is throwing down with gusto and promising that "the war has barely started" after yet another Canadian court ruled he must submit to "re-education" due to his un-woke ways.A three-judge panel with the Ontario Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismissed Peterson’s challenge against a previous decision by the Ontario Divisional Court‚ the National Post reported.The fight is over Peterson's past comments and speech that the College of Psychologists of Ontario reportedly said "may cause harm." A year ago Peterson said he "formally indicated" his "refusal to comply" with the CPO's demands that he undergo "re-education" over his speech.In the wake of the Court of Appeal's ruling‚ Peterson hopped on social media and promised a massive fight: — (@) "A higher court in Canada has ruled that the Ontario College of Psychologists indeed has the right to sentence me to re-education camp. There are no other legal avenues open to me now‚" he wrote while ripping "petty bureaucrats and the addle-pated woke mob" who seem intent on taking Peterson's professional license.But Peterson promised more rounds in the fight are coming: "The war has barely started. There is nothing you can take from me that I'm unwilling to lose. So watch out. Seriously. You've been warned."What's the background?Peterson last January posted to X parts of a document from the College of Psychologists of Ontario that outlined its concern over his "public statements made on social media and during a January 25‚ 2022‚ podcast appearance" that "may have lacked professionalism."The document indicates that Peterson is to work with another professional to “review‚ reflect on‚ and ameliorate [his] professionalism in public statements" and complete a "Coaching Program." — (@) Peterson's stated refusal to comply could result in discipline for professional misconduct‚ according the document's language.With that‚ Peterson filed for a review of the committee's ruling. In August‚ the Ontario Divisional Court ruled against Peterson‚ concluding that the committee's ruling "is not disciplinary and does not prevent Dr. Peterson from expressing himself on controversial topics; it has a minimal impact on his right to freedom of expression."Peterson shot back on X: "If you think that you have a right to free speech in Canada you're delusional. I will make every aspect of this public ... Bring it."Later in August‚ Peterson doubled down‚ saying if push comes to shove‚ he'd attempt to capture "re-education" efforts on video and share it all with the world.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Actor Pierce Brosnan allegedly stepped over a few boundaries at Yellowstone National Park and found himself on the wrong side of the law.Last fall‚ Brosnan spent some time in Montana to shoot a Western film called "The Unholy Trinity‚" also starring Samuel L. Jackson. While in the area‚ Brosnan decided to take a side trip to Yellowstone National Park in the northwest corner of Wyoming.As he was touring the enormous‚ 2.2 million-acre park on November 1‚ Brosnan allegedly made two illegal missteps. On one occasion‚ the 70-year-old Irish actor allegedly ventured into Mammoth Terraces‚ a hot springs area that was closed to the public at the time. He then also supposedly wandered off the walkway in another thermal area of the park.According to federal law‚ all Yellowstone tourists must restrict their "foot travel ... to boardwalks or trails that are maintained for such travel and are marked by official signs." Brosnan eventually received two federal citations‚ one for "foot travel in all thermal areas and w/in Yellowstone Canyon confined to trails" and the other for "violating closures and use limits‚" court documents said. The maximum penalties for those offenses include six months behind bars and a $5‚000 fine.At a hearing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming on January 4‚ Brosnan's lawyer‚ Karl Knuchel‚ entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of his client‚ who did not appear. Knuchel also requested — and was granted — a virtual hearing for Brosnan on February 20.Various outlets have reached out to Brosnan‚ through his website and his publicist‚ for comment but so far have not received a response.Issuing federal citations to a 70-year-old man for allegedly taking a few liberties with some of the boardwalk rules may sound harsh‚ but thermal areas — which include geysers and hot springs — are some of the most dangerous attractions in the park. Water temperatures can reach a scalding 175 degrees Fahrenheit‚ and the park warns visitors that hot springs "have injured or killed more people in Yellowstone than any other natural feature."Brosnan's Hollywood career began 40 years ago‚ when he starred in the popular TV series "Remington Steele." He also appeared in hit movies such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Thomas Crown Affair." However‚ he is perhaps best known for playing James Bond in several films between 1994 and 2002. He married current wife Keely Shaye Smith about 10 years after his first wife‚ Cassandra Harris‚ passed away from cancer in 1991. Between the two marriages‚ Brosnan has five children and four grandchildren. Court documents indicate he lives in Beverly Hills‚ California.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The results of Iowa caucuses saw Donald Trump blow his competitors out of the water 51% of the vote. Florida’s Ron DeSantis trailed him distantly at 21.2%‚ while Nikki Haley came in third at 19.1%. Per usual‚ MSNBC had something wildly stupid to say. Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey play a clip of Joy Reid citing racism as the reason Haley didn’t win. “It’s the elephant in the room – she’s still a brown lady who’s gotta try to win in a party that is deeply anti-immigrant and accepts the notion that you can say that immigrants are poisoning the blood of our country‚” Reid ignorantly stated‚ adding that she can’t imagine a scenario in which someone like Haley “becomes the nominee of that party.” “It must be tough if you have to look under every rock for a racist‚” sighs Bubba. “Everything goes through the race filter with her.” Rick agrees‚ adding that Reid’s poor analysis is also “lazy.” “Can you not walk out a different narrative? Something a little deeper‚ a little more complex?” he asks. Further‚ most people “couldn’t tell Nikki Haley was from foreign immigrant parents‚” adds Bill. “To be a true racist‚ I would think you’d have to visibly be able to notice somebody’s differences.” To see their full analysis‚ watch the video below. Want more from Rick and Bubba?To enjoy more legendary comedy‚ political arguments‚ and lessons in common sense‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

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Portal fans were eating well for a while. The first game‚ which introduced portals as a puzzle-solving concept‚ launched in 2007 to much acclaim and was followed three years later by the equally beloved Portal 2. This expansive sequel added a lengthy co-op mode‚ new mechanics‚ and an intriguing continuation of the Aperture Science mystery. Aside from the very brief Peer Review co-op DLC‚ the excellent Bridge Constructor Portal‚ and appearances in the likes of Aperture Desk Job for the Steam Deck‚ there has been little else Portal-wise for us to feast on. Continue reading Portal Revolution is so good it makes me miss the old Valve MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games‚ Best FPS games‚ Best co-op games

When is the Big Walk release date? Developed by the creators of Untitled Goose Game‚ Big Walk takes you and your friends on a journey as you walk through the Australian bushland. Unlike Untitled Goose Game where your primary role was to terrorize everyone around you‚ Big Walk encourages you to work with your mates as you solve puzzles‚ discover new areas‚ and enjoy your time on the island. This is House House’s first big-budget game since Untitled Goose Game became a smash hit‚ prompting the developers to create a 3D game for the first time. Big Walk may still be an indie game at heart‚ however‚ nothing is stopping it from becoming one of the best upcoming games in 2025. Continue reading Big Walk release date estimate‚ trailers‚ gameplay‚ and latest news

Starfield. Baldur’s Gate 3. Diablo 4. 2023 was certainly a busy year‚ and I’d imagine everyone’s ‘to-play’ lists are still pretty long right now. But what if I told you that one of the best FPS games of the last decade‚ and in fact the best FPS since the mighty Doom 2016‚ was available right now‚ having launched last June? What if I told you it felt like a modern‚ hyper-slick version of FEAR‚ complete with dual wielding‚ slow motion‚ and veritable reservoirs of blood? And what if I told you it was on sale for $20? Sounds like the kind of game that everyone should be raving about. But one of the best shooters in recent memory somehow has almost no players on Steam. Continue reading The best FPS game in years launched in 2023‚ but nobody played it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games‚ Best FPS games‚ Best PC Classics

Ever wondered what Yordles get up to in their free time? Before now‚ I'm not sure I have‚ but that's what Bandle Tale: A League of Legends story is all about. Thrusting you into the heart of the Yordle haven of Bandle City‚ Riot Forge and Lazy Bear Games' cutesy RPG finally has a release date - and it's just around the corner. Continue reading League of Legends’ Stardew Valley spinoff finally gets release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crafting games‚ Best farming games‚ Best RPG games

The Palworld early access release date is just a couple of days away and we can't wait to try out the new pal-catching‚ pal-blasting‚ pal-punching extravaganza. However‚ if you're after the best performance and you own an Nvidia graphics card - or laptop with an Nvidia GPU - be sure to grab this latest Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.65 download before you begin playing. The new Nvidia "Game Ready" driver brings with it official support for Palworld‚ including the ability to use DLSS 2 to boost your frame rate. Also‚ for those thinking of buying one of the best graphics card to go with the game‚ the driver also adds official support for the brand-new RTX 4070 Super GPU too. Continue reading Boost your Palworld fps with this new Nvidia driver download MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review‚ DLSS explained‚ Best graphics cards