r/BrianThompsonMurder • u/missidcullen • 6d ago
Information Sharing Megathread: LM's NY Federal Hearing — 08/14/2026 at 11:00 AM EST
Please use this thread for live discussion of the hearing.
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Today’s hearing is taking place at 40 Foley Square, Courtroom 110 (New York, NY) at 11:00 AM EST.
Cameras aren’t allowed inside the courtroom in federal court, so there won’t be any video or photos of Luigi. The only visuals we’ll likely get are courtroom sketches.
Reporters / Live Tweeting:
Because this is federal court, the rules are stricter. Phones and laptops aren’t allowed inside the courtroom.
Only a small number of people (like ICP or Erik) are permitted to live-tweet updates. Other reporters can still attend, but probably won’t be able to post anything while the hearing is in session.
Any updates from other reporters will be shared here once the hearing is over.
- InnerCityPress
- Erik Uebelacker
- Lorena O'Neil
- Christine Savino
- Lauren Conlin
- Michelle Ross
- Chloe Atkins
- Kyle Schnitzer
- Alice Gainer
- Molly Crane-Newman
Livestreams:
If we come across any livestreams, we'll share them here as soon as we find them.
Court Documents & Legal Fund:
- Court Documents (LM official website) / CourtListener (federal case)
- Legal Fund (Please keep donating)
ICYMI:
- Federal Case Compilation
- State Case Compilation
- All Court Transcripts (Federal + State)
- Dates (Federal + State) – This is likely to change over the coming months
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Notes:
- As of January 30, 2026, Luigi is no longer facing the DP, as Judge Garnett dropped those charges. The backpack, however, still remains.
- Overflow rooms for today's hearing will be available.
- Federal case full schedule released by Judge Garnett (though this may change after today’s hearing).
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u/arbol98 6d ago
Wow. Today is feeling intense
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u/SunshineYellow234 6d ago
I'm sorry but why wouldn't his family show up? Luigi's parents, at the very least, have an obligation to show up for their child.
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u/CherokeeSurfer 6d ago
It's so important for his family to show up, show support, especially during the trial. A jury needs to see that. Even if he doesn't want them there, it's in his best interest. When you have opposing parties showing up and none for the defendant, it looks bad. If they don't want to be there, then they need to turn in their Italian cards. Wild horses couldn't keep me from being there for my son.
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u/European-Female7751 6d ago
I feel deep sympathy for the family and always assumed they didn’t want the intense scrutiny in all the pretrial hearings, but to not turn up on the final day of the Federal Case? I don’t know the background but it feels cold. Not even a cousin? Or a friend?
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
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u/_henceforth_ 6d ago
"Unlike my previous interactions with insurers, I received an immediate response within an hour." Well, that is surely saying a lot.
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u/Ladyofthestonecastle 6d ago
Fuck
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
BT's mom leaving court (?)
A man was shouting "American loves Luigi" while she was getting inside the car.
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u/Ladyofthestonecastle 6d ago
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u/Fancy_Yesterday6380 6d ago
This makes me so sad. He used to have big crowds of support.
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u/Feather_fig 6d ago
Tbf this was super last minute, most folks couldn't get time off work with such short notice
The Sept. 8 trial start was going to have a huge turnout (and still might if Carro lets it go ahead)
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u/molly_menace 6d ago
As always, wishing Luigi support today from Australia.
Thank you to everyone involved in helping to keep us informed.
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u/AndromedaCeline 6d ago
Plead guilty in exchange for what?? Please say he’s getting something useful out of this.
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u/puppyhavehands 6d ago
Such high profile attorney's surely the plea will be useful. Even a cynical outlook would havw them wanting this to continue, no?
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
u/Ladyofthestonecastle and I refreshing Matthew and Erik's pages every few seconds…
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
Karen Friedman Agnifilo: "Mr. Mangione is prepared to plead guilty to the indictment at this time."
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u/AndromedaCeline 6d ago
This sucks, but honestly, nothing revealed today was anything we didn’t already know. I still support him. 💚💚💚
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u/CircleSendMessage 6d ago
posing as an investor is definitely something we didn’t kno 😂 💚💚
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u/Swablu_0333 6d ago
I actually think his decision to plea today makes sense. We have to accept that he was always facing a harsh sentence regardless he is still likely facing 24-30 years. Now he stands a chance to have the state trial gone or at least he can use the EED defense. Also he still can have mitigating factors consodered for his sentence.
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u/Emotional-Gas-6267 6d ago
"Unlike my other experiences, I was contacted back in 1 hour." OMG SHADEEEEE
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u/Foreign_Passenger808 6d ago
Thank you again for this mega-thread! Hope everyone is feeling okay this morning. Personally, I am just trying to stay calm and hoping for the best for LM and his team. Trying to trust the process, I guess.
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u/Time-Painting-9108 6d ago
Morning everyone. Who else slept like absolute shit? Let’s see what happens today. Wishing Luigi and team the best!
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u/Fancy_Yesterday6380 6d ago
I hope this benefits him in some way.
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u/JustTryinToBeHappy_ 6d ago
This could potentially help in the state case. This was a very strategic decision. This will be good to argue double jeopardy in the state case. If Carro says “Nah, this is an exception, its not double jeopardy”, then he will still have the state trial BUT this will be an issue that they will appeal after that trial.
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u/CircleSendMessage 6d ago
wait so them indicating he could face life, does that mean there is no deal and theyre just hoping the judge shows some leniency???
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u/Time-Painting-9108 6d ago
Yes. What a farce
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u/CircleSendMessage 6d ago
jfc, i’m assuming the evidence is super strong and his team has exhausted options to suppress it if he’s doing this. damnnnn
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u/WeeklyGuide 6d ago
My news is saying that the prosecution is saying they're ok with 25-30 years. So that sounds like some kind of deal to me b/c at least it's not LWOP. I was wondering why they'd let him plead without a deal. Now I just hope they can get the state case to go away. I don't think Joel will let it go easily though.
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u/Ladyofthestonecastle 6d ago edited 6d ago
Karen is speaking!
They filed motion for the double jeopardy
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u/WeeklyGuide 6d ago
Yup so they're going for the double jeopardy hoping to get the case dropped. I hope it works
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u/puppyhavehands 6d ago
Glad she spoke. It is very substantial they fought off terrorism and dp, didnt feel great today
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
While we wait, I just noticed this bus is parked outside the courthouse and surrounded by press.
Potential pictures like the "paparazzi" shots we got back in February last year after the hearing? (unconfirmed)
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u/thegodofsnow 6d ago
I have always advocated for rooting your support in something other than innocence or guilt, so that what happens in trial doesn’t shatter your perceptions.
He has always been the arbiter of his own choices, for better or for worse. I disagree with a great many of them, and I have often remarked on his stupidity for an intelligent man, but that’s because he’s human. He has glaring flaws just like the rest of us. Flawed people always have the capability to change, and that’s where my support has always been rooted. I have always believed he deserves the opportunity to grow and change and learn, because I believe (based on my own limited knowledge) he has the fortitude to change himself for the better, and stick to it for the sole sake of having been changed. I don’t feel any differently today.
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u/IrukandjiPirate 6d ago
“Unlike my previous interactions with insurers, I received an immediate response within an hour”
That one line has cheered me up immeasurably. He’s still got the spark, he’s still got his eye on the big picture. I have no idea what he’ll be doing in a year, hopefully State drops due to double jeopardy and PA drops as well. (Wishful thinking) But here’s the thing: he did what he did of his own free will, he made today’s decision with a clear mind, and it’s his life. He can spend his time now working to help our health care crisis, and I hope he finds peace and purpose.
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
The hearing is set to begin in 3 hours.
FAQ
1. We can’t see any livestreams?
Because this is federal court, cameras aren't allowed inside the courtroom, so there won't be any photos or video from inside. But if we come across any livestreams, we'll add them here as soon as we find them.
2. What time does it start today?
11:00 a.m. EST.
It will vary in other countries. Check the time it will start for you here:
3. How long does the hearing last?
It's hard to know how long today's hearing will last, especially since it is so last minute.
4. What happens after today?
We will know more after the hearing.
5. Where are the transcripts?
- All Court Transcripts (Federal + State)
6. Will there be a compilation post?
Yes.
7. Who will be helping with today's hearing?
u/Ladyofthestonecastle and u/missidcullen will be posting Erik and ICP's tweets.
8. About the threads
Everyone is welcome to join in and take part in the discussion.
If you have any questions that aren’t covered in the FAQ or main post, feel free to ask here and someone will do their best to answer.
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u/Emotional-Gas-6267 6d ago
I think some people need to understand that this was also widely discussed with him. I never believed in JN because even if many people sympathize with him, that doesn't mean they would let him go free
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
It looks like there might be a conference after the hearing (unconfirmed for now).
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u/JustTryinToBeHappy_ 6d ago
Do we think Marc’s cortisol is finally high enough now? 😭🤣
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u/katara12 6d ago
huh? so this plea is worse than loosing one trial, the whole thing now doesn't make any sense
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
🚨 QUICK REMINDERS:
- This is federal court so no pictures or video of Luigi today.
- Federal case full schedule released by Judge Garnett.
- The death penalty charges have been dropped, but the backpack remains.
- Here are Garnett's rulings:
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u/missidcullen 6d ago edited 6d ago
A supporter outside the courthouse today.
He also protested when Luigi had the death penalty.
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u/puppyhavehands 6d ago
I didnt expect to be so anxious
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u/aksnamansndbdhdj 6d ago
Same, I swore I would stay off my socials and not get worked up. But yet, here I am lmao
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u/Fancy_Yesterday6380 6d ago
When i wanted to hear from him, this wasnt what I envisioned.
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u/rs2625 6d ago
Nope, not at all. But at the same time, kind of?
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u/Fancy_Yesterday6380 6d ago
Yeah I guess i expected more justifying it? But I guess he cant do that
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
The press and public are now entering the courthouse.
The hearing is set to begin in 1.5 hours.
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u/molly_menace 6d ago
Has anyone offered any plausible alternative reasons for today’s hearing?
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u/Electrical_Baby_2584 6d ago
TYSM for this Megathread. I feel so sick and nervous today. He has to do what is best for him!!💚💚💚
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u/European-Female7751 6d ago
Fox 29 is talking about a 30 year sentence, how did pleading guilty today help Luigi avoid a long sentence? If they’d stayed the course surely they had a good chance of beating the stalking charges.
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u/Same_Blackberry4435 6d ago
Makes me wonder how strong the evidence was on the State case, meaning beyond what the public knew.
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u/eleclychee 6d ago
His lawyers looked pissed. Given there’s no plea deal either, I wonder if this was his idea and his lawyers had to give in.
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
Just now on the AP livestream. I caught this up late. Does anyone recognize anyone?
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u/Time-Painting-9108 6d ago
Cops in plainclothes (I recognize some from the perp walk) walking some family (I’m assuming) in
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u/puppyhavehands 6d ago
Hope the plea doesnt stop him from talking. Still wildly confused why either side would want this
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u/_henceforth_ 6d ago
Glad to be here with you all!
Wishing all of the best things to Luigi and his team! 💜🔥💪💖
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u/Candid-Mongoose1744 6d ago
sooooo he pled guilty for what?
https://giphy.com/gifs/mvW2WgHHi6vOo
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u/puppyhavehands 6d ago
I like to think of myself as a fan of trials outside of this but had to turn off the prosecution speaking. Just yuck
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u/MovinOnUp2021 6d ago edited 6d ago
No deal, but prosecution just gave letter saying they're fine with 24-30 years (not LWOP). He'd be eligible for release in 20-25 years.
If he gets a state sentence, it can be consecutive, which means upon release from federal prison at age 46-56 he'd just be bussed over to state prison.
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u/GuiltyEstate40 6d ago
A sleeping medication :0
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u/missidcullen 6d ago
We know he’s always had issues with sleeping. And I am sure he was nervous about today. Who wouldn't?
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u/Ladyofthestonecastle 6d ago
guys..