The U.S. District Court has delivered its first verdict in the case of the death of Ukrainian cameraman Galina Hutchins, who was accidentally shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin while filming Rust.. Assistant director David Halls, who was responsible for security on the set, pleaded guilty..

In particular, Santa Fe District Court Judge Mary Marlow Sommer sentenced him to six months of probation without supervision and 24 hours of community service.. Halls must also pay a $500 fine and take a safe firearms course..

" Note that David Halls was the only member of the film crew of the film " Gunsmith Hannah Gutierrez-Reid and actor Alec Baldwin under investigation. They deny their involvement in the unintentional killing of the operator.. Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin is being sued by three other crew members.. They accused the actor of neglecting safety rules.