US Couple Wins NZ$3.76 Million After Legal Battle Over Disturbing Autopsy Images of Their Baby
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A jury has awarded nearly NZ$3.76 million to a U.S. couple who filed a lawsuit against a New Zealand government agency over the release of autopsy images of their deceased infant. The case has drawn attention to privacy rights and the handling of sensitive materials in the aftermath of tragic loss. The couple, whose names have not been disclosed, engaged legal action against the New Zealand government after the autopsy photos of their decapitated baby were distributed inappropriately. These images came to light during a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding … Read more