Judge in Luigi Mangione case holds secret hearing despite press objections
A judge in the Luigi Mangione case held a secret hearing despite objections from the press. The proceedings were sealed at the request of the defense, limiting access to the media and public. Mangione is facing charges related to the shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson, with trials scheduled in both state and federal courts.
- ▪Judge Gregory Carro conducted sealed proceedings in the case against Luigi Mangione, which has faced significant media attention.
- ▪The hearing was scheduled with less than 24 hours' notice, preventing media representatives from addressing the sealing issue.
- ▪Mangione has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the shooting of Brian Thompson, with trials set for September.
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Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at Manhattan supreme court on 18 May 2026 in New York City. Photograph: Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLuigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at Manhattan supreme court on 18 May 2026 in New York City. Photograph: Getty ImagesBrian Thompson shootingJudge in Luigi Mangione case holds secret hearing despite press objectionsHearing in New York state case over shooting of healthcare executive sealed at short notice ‘at request of the defense’Victoria Bekiempis in New York Wed 3 Jun 2026 11.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLuigi Mangione’s New York state case in the killing of the healthcare executive Brian Thompson descended into secrecy on Wednesday when Judge Gregory Carro held sealed proceedings…
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