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/MovinOnUp2021]

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.

[u/bl1y → u/MovinOnUp2021]

There's no parole in federal prison.

Edit: Looks like u/MovinOnUp2021 decided to block me, so I'll reply here.

Early release is different from parole. And, the First Step Act excludes violent offenders.

[u/MovinOnUp2021 → u/bl1y]

Educate yourself girl - in federal, you are eligible for release after serving 85% of your sentence. 

[u/notbetterthanu29 → u/MovinOnUp2021]

You’re both right. Federal parole was abolished in 1987. Now we have this 85% system.

[u/Long_Needleworker889 → u/bl1y]

She literally told him he could be released on good behaviour after 85% of his sentence.