Kurt Sommer

Kurt Sommer

lawyer United States

Kurt Sommer is a lawyer representing the estate of the late actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, in a legal petition to block the release of sensitive death investigation records, arguing that their right to privacy should be upheld.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
322,357
Power
19,712$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 5.00 0.07% +30% 331,002,651 287,636 $21,000,000 18,249$
Canada 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,662 $1,700,000 745$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,060 $2,700,000 718$
Totals 5 436,893,900 322,358 $25,400,000 19,712$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: An attorney for the estate, Kurt Sommer, argued during a hearing that the couple had taken great pains to stay out of the spotlight during their lifetimes. 5

The Guardian: New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s final days released | Film

Canada Canada: An attorney for the estate, Kurt Sommer, argued during a hearing last month that the couple had taken great pains to stay out of the public light during their lifetimes. 5

The Globe and Mail: Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

United States United States: An attorney for the estate, Kurt Sommer, argued during a hearing last month that the couple had taken great pains to stay out of the public light during their lifetimes. 5

CNN: Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

United States United States: Kurt Sommer argued that releasing sheriff’s department video and photos would violate the privacy of the deceased couple. 5

CNN: Judge blocks public release of images showing the bodies of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa

United States United States: Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition attempting to prevent the release of footage related to the Hackmans' deaths. 5

Fox News: Bodycam footage reveals Betsy Arakawa Hackman was concerned of being followed

United States United States: Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition March 11 in state district court in Santa Fe attempting to prevent the medical investigator and the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office from releasing footage. 5

Fox News: Gene Hackman, Besty Arakawa's death investigation bodycam footage released: report

United States United States: Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition attempting to prevent the release of footage related to the couple's deaths. 5

Fox News: Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block release of death investigation records