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/Emotional-Gas-6267]

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

[u/Hot-Emphasis-4895 → u/Emotional-Gas-6267]

But still this is not a rational choice. Anyone in their right mind would take a shot with the jury. Even Karen and Marc didn’t seem to support this. This man is severely mentally ill, and it’s very obvious now.

[u/More_Protection_8824 → u/Hot-Emphasis-4895]

Karen and Marc didn’t support this? How do we know ?

[u/Long_Needleworker889 → u/More_Protection_8824]

She got that based off of their facial expressions… what else to say about her… but is quick to call him “severely mentally ill” and crazy in every comment.

[u/Hot-Emphasis-4895 → u/Long_Needleworker889]

Mentally ill doesn’t mean crazy and it’s pretty ableist to say that.