Kurt Sommer
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.
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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.
New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s final days released | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
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.
Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death
Canada· 2025-04-16An 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.
Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death
United States· 2025-04-16Kurt Sommer argued that releasing sheriff’s department video and photos would violate the privacy of the deceased couple.
Judge blocks public release of images showing the bodies of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy ArakawaUnited States· 2025-03-31
Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition attempting to prevent the release of footage related to the Hackmans' deaths.
Bodycam footage reveals Betsy Arakawa Hackman was concerned of being followedUnited States· 2025-03-25
Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition attempting to prevent the release of footage related to the couple's death investigation.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa's death investigation bodycam footage released: reportUnited States· 2025-03-22
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.
Gene Hackman, Besty Arakawa's death investigation bodycam footage released: reportUnited States· 2025-03-22
Lawyer Kurt Sommer filed a petition attempting to prevent the release of footage related to the couple's deaths.
Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block release of death investigation recordsUnited States· 2025-03-14