Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Charges

A New Mexico judge denied Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer's motion to dismiss charges against her in a hearing Tuesday, her attorney Jason Bowles said. The prosecution also stated that the witness no longer required a protective order and withdrew the motion to seek one. A preliminary hearing, scheduled for Aug. 9, is expected to run for several days. The prosecution anticipates calling numerous witnesses to establish enough evidence to take Gutierrez-Reed to trial. Prosecutors previously said a witness was prepared to testify that Gutierrez-Reed gave them a small bag...