In a twist of events, convicted armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's reported comments about actor Alec Baldwin have the potential to complicate his upcoming trial on an involuntary manslaughter charge. Prosecutors have filed a motion to compel Gutierrez-Reed's testimony, while Baldwin's lawyers have included her on their witness list. However, court documents recently obtained by HuffPost reveal Gutierrez-Reed's alleged statements during a prison phone call, expressing her desire to see Baldwin "in jail."

The purported comments made by Gutierrez-Reed were outlined in prosecutors' objection to her request for a conditional discharge, which would have offered her probation instead of a prison sentence. During the call, Gutierrez-Reed also reportedly referred to special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey with derogatory language, and described members of the jury in unfavorable terms.

Gutierrez-Reed, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison in March for negligently and unknowingly placing live ammunition in a prop gun on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021, engaged in extensive conversations during prison calls. Although specific transcripts of these calls were unavailable, summaries of her comments emphasized her lack of remorse and suitability for conditional release.

Moreover, the objection highlighted Gutierrez-Reed's refusal to comply if subpoenaed to testify in Baldwin's trial. This non-compliance may have significant implications for both the prosecution and the defense.

Alec Baldwin's lawyers are likely hoping that having Gutierrez-Reed included as a witness will work in their favor. However, if she is ultimately allowed to skip testifying, the defense could potentially present video evidence of prior police interviews where Gutierrez-Reed appears to admit to negligence.

Baldwin, who is set to go on trial for involuntary manslaughter on July 10, had a pretrial interview with Gutierrez-Reed on May 14, during which she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Gutierrez-Reed is currently appealing her conviction, and any further comments she makes are expected to have an impact on her request.

Prosecutors have requested temporary "use immunity" for Gutierrez-Reed, seeking to force her to testify during Baldwin's trial. The evolving dynamics surrounding Gutierrez-Reed's statements and potential testimony add an additional layer of complexity to the already high-profile case.

As the trial date approaches, the impact of Gutierrez-Reed's comments and her willingness, or lack thereof, to cooperate with the proceedings remain in question. Only time will tell how these developments will affect the outcome of this closely watched trial.