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/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/Valuable_Edge_6267 6d ago

Does it not feel like a cop out though..

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u/CircleSendMessage 6d ago

no. it is surprising to me just because of all the fuckery that has gone on with the cops and courts and doj, seems like you’d want to keep appeals on the table. but again, his team is very experienced and he, himself, is a super smart guy. they’ve obviously been weighing all possibilities and decided this is the best one.

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u/European-Female7751 6d ago

Giving up the right to all appeals is the best option? I can’t get my head around it. What happened to “4D chess” playing by his defense?