Judge in Luigi Mangione case holds secret hearing despite press objections
Summary
A judge in New York held a secret court hearing for Luigi Mangione’s state trial on an alleged 2024 killing, despite objections from the press. The judge sealed the virtual proceeding without explaining why or allowing media representatives to speak against the sealing.Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is on trial for allegedly killing healthcare executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan in late 2024.
- Mangione faces both a New York state trial and a federal trial related to the killing.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2024.
- A virtual court conference was planned for June 3, 2024, and was usually open to the public and press.
- Court officials announced less than 24 hours before the conference that it would be sealed, preventing public or media access.
- Media organizations requested to argue against sealing the proceeding, but the judge did not allow any objections during the hearing.
- The judge confirmed the sealed proceeding happened and postponed the next hearing to June 16 for a physical courtroom appearance.
- The judge gave no explanation for sealing the hearing and moved on without letting the press speak.
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