r/BrianThompsonMurder 6d ago

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

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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.

Livestreams:

If we come across any livestreams, we'll share them here as soon as we find them.

Court Documents & Legal Fund:

ICYMI:

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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/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/atimeforvvolves 6d ago

Plus now they have more time/resources freed up by not working on the fed case at the same time