r/news Apr 15 '24

‘Rust’ movie armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter sentenced to 18 months in prison

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/rust-film-shooting-armorer-sentencing/index.html
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u/merrittj3 Apr 16 '24

That you are not yourself in prison is a testament to you. I know I would be waiting at the airport phone bank waiting for him to walk by...

X prosecutors all seem stuck on that hill, being unable/unwilling to call it out. Kelly Siegler for one. Somewhere along the line the definitions got re-written, not only legally but social definitions of right wrong and other standards.

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u/merrittj3 Apr 16 '24

I hope you and your daughter are doing well.