Hackman Estate Wins Partial Victory in Privacy Battle | JQJO

A New Mexico judge ruled that bodycam footage of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deceased bodies will remain private, but autopsy reports and images of their home will be released. The ruling follows a hearing where the Hackman estate argued for the protection of their images, citing privacy and potential security concerns. Attorneys for Santa Fe County and media outlets opposed the request, highlighting New Mexico's public access laws. The judge's decision balances public access with the estate's concerns regarding the couple's privacy after death.