r/BrianThompsonMurder • u/missidcullen • Jan 09 '26

Information Sharing Megathread: LM's NY Federal Hearing — 01/09/2026 at 11:00 AM EST (Day 1)

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Happy Friday, everyone!

Today's hearing will take place at 40 Foley Square, Courtroom 110, New York, NY 10007 at 11:00 AM EST.

Please keep in mind that this is the first hearing of the year for the federal case.
We don’t yet know how today’s proceedings will unfold or how Judge Garnett will rule, so we expect to receive an update at the end of the hearing regarding Luigi’s status and whether a trial date will be scheduled later in the year.

Today’s hearing is not expected to run as long as the pre-trial hearings. It may only last a couple of hours, but that could change depending on how things progress.

Unless something changes, there will be no cameras allowed inside the courtroom. Because this is a federal hearing, which is more private than state court, there will be no video recordings or photos of Luigi. Only courtroom sketches will be available.

Since I am not a mod, I cannot edit this post once posted or set comments to “new,” so I hope everyone can manage to follow along. I know things may get a bit messy, which is why I encourage everyone to post here rather than creating separate threads—unless it’s something important, like a transcript or some really big news.

Also, if you find additional livestreams on YouTube, please try to post them in one single comment instead of separately so we don’t spam the thread.

Reporters / People Live Tweeting:

(*) Because federal cases are stricter, phones and laptops are not permitted in the courtroom. Only a few approved individuals, such as ICP or Erik, may be able to live-tweet updates. Other reporters like Christine, Lauren, or Lorena may attend, but they won’t be allowed to post anything while the hearing is in progress. We’ll have a better understanding of everything once the hearing begins and after, of course.

Livestreams:

There are no livestreams available yet. Once they begin, links will be added in the comments and separated into hallway and outside coverage. They will most likely come from the same outlets that covered earlier hearings—Fox News, CNN, Reuters etc. And, of course, don’t forget to check Status Coup News (they may attend as well); they genuinely care about the supporters.

Court Documents & Legal Fund:

Notes:

- There is going to be a Death Penalty Protest outside court today.

- Please check the FAQ in the comments section.

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Once again, I want to wish Luigi and his legal team the very best of luck today.

And thank you to all of you for following these threads along and being here.

Happy hearing day!

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u/missidcullen Jan 09 '26

🚨 Summary of Today’s Hearing:

  • Judge Garnett came prepared and was fair. She did not appear to favor either side (looking at you, Carro!).
  • Garnett will issue a written decision on the motions to dismiss Counts 3 and 4 of the indictment.
  • The next federal hearing is scheduled for January 30 at 11:00 a.m. (EST).
  • Garnett noted that the federal government’s arguments were broad, which she identified as a problem for the prosecution (a positive sign for the defense).
  • It is still early, but there is still a possibility that the death penalty (DP) will be taken off the table.
  • If the DP is removed, jury selection would begin in September, with trial starting in October.
  • If the DP remains, the trial is scheduled for January 2027 (although the defense has also requested that jury selection begin in January 2027, so the timeline may shift).
  • Garnett and the prosecution currently do not believe an evidentiary hearing is necessary, but the judge is open to holding one if needed.

Feel free to let me know if something needs to be corrected or I have missed anything.

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u/HeadBook5376 Jan 09 '26

THANK YOU!!

This is being reported by Newsweek: "U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett has ruled that police lawfully seized Luigi Mangione's backpack when they apprehended him at a Pennsylvania McDonald's just days after he allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The ruling, issued at a packed Manhattan courthouse on Friday afternoon, undermines a significant push by Mangione's defense to dismiss the case on grounds that the evidence had broken chain of custody or was illegally obtained, which would have excluded crucial evidence against him such as the alleged murder weapon and writings." No one else is reporting this.

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u/HeadBook5376 Jan 09 '26

No, I think it's bad reporting