Court allows release of majority of records in Gene Hackman investigation

First District Judge Matthew Wilson listens to arguments during a hearing for an injunction to prevent the release of photos and other evidence related to the death of the actor Gene Hackman and his wife (The Albuquerque Journal/AP)

A court has cleared the way for the release of records about 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.