
Gene Hackman death investigation records can be released, judge says, but not images showing bodies of actor, wife
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A court on Monday cleared the way for the release of investigative records from the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked from view.
The ruling from a New Mexico judge allows the possible release of redacted police body camera video and other investigative materials, including images of the couple's dead dog.
All photos, video and documents from the investigation had been restricted from release by an earlier, temporary court order.

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