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'Rust' crew member responds to armorer's 'irresponsible' sabotage allegations: LIVE UPDATES

First assistant camera operator Lane Luper defended the crew amid allegations that their walkout the morning of the shooting gives them motive to sabotage the set of 'Rust' with live ammunition.

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07:50 AM, November 04, 2021

‘Rust’ crew member calls armorer’s sabotage theory ‘irresponsible,' defends walkout

Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s attorneys  appeared on the “Today” show Wednesday where they made the explosive allegation that a disgruntled crew member intentionally introduced live rounds to the set. 

The statement implies that crew members who walked off the job the morning of the shooting. However, first camera assistant Lane Luper, who was among those who walked out on that day responded to the claim calling it “irresponsible” and “slanderous.” 

He noted to the “Today” show Thursday that he and others eventually left their jobs on “Rust” due to unsafe conditions and “corner-cutting” on behalf of production.

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12:50 AM, November 04, 2021

‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed says she’s 'not ready' to speak but promises it will 'come'

EXCLUSIVE:  Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the "Rust" set where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed, is still reeling in the tragedy that sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, and has halted production.

In a Fox News Digital exclusive, Gutierrez Reed explained she isn’t yet ready to address the matter.

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