A judge in Florida on Monday agreed to issue a standing order barring the publication of photos, videos or other records related to the investigation into the death of comedian Bob Saget.
During a court hearing in Orlando, District Judge Vincent Chiu said he would grant the permanent injunction sought by Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo and his three daughters. Family members have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the release of any records from the local medical examiner’s office and the Orange County Sheriff’s office related to the investigation into Saget’s death.
Saget, 65, was found dead on January 9 in a room at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando. The night before, he had performed in the area as part of a stand-up tour.
According to the medical examiner, Saget died from an accidental blow to the head, likely as a result of a fall on his back. The autopsy report revealed that Saget had an abrasion to his scalp, a fracture at the base of his skull, fractures around his eye sockets, contusions to the brain, and hemorrhage between the brain and tissues covering the brain. Toxicological analysis did not reveal illegal drugs or toxins in Saget’s body.
During the autopsy and death investigation, the medical examiner’s office and the sheriff’s office created graphic videos and photographs of Saget’s body, as well as audio recordings. Such recordings are prohibited by state law from public release, but according to the family’s lawsuit, some media outlets have already filed requests for them.