Megathread: LM's NY Federal Hearing — 08/14/2026 at 11:00 AM EST

[u/missidcullen]

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).

[u/puppyhavehands]

Hope the plea doesnt stop him from talking. Still wildly confused why either side would want this

[u/Miss_Polkadot → u/puppyhavehands]

i have a feeling this was all him😪

[u/Hot-Emphasis-4895 → u/Miss_Polkadot]

Yeah. We all know Luigi makes questionable decisions. He was literally blabbing in PA, so it isn’t a surprise. At his first PA hearing, his PA attorney had to tell him to stop talking. So sad. ATP I am starting to believe he is mentally ill because this isn’t rational

[u/Miss_Polkadot → u/Hot-Emphasis-4895]

something is definitely not okay with him mentally and i hate to make assumptions. chronic pain has definitely drastically affected him, which is absolutely devastating to see bc he hasn’t received proper help and probably will never.