Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and public
A recent hearing in Luigi Mangione's murder case was conducted in secrecy, with the judge excluding the press and public without explanation. This decision has raised concerns about transparency in a case that has garnered significant public interest. The judge has scheduled an upcoming in-person hearing that will be open to the public.
- ▪The hearing was held at the request of the defense and was sealed by Judge Gregory Carro.
- ▪A lawyer representing news organizations sought clarification on the sealing but received no response from the judge.
- ▪This marks the third instance in six months where the judge has restricted access to the proceedings.
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- ▪ Judge holds secret closed-door hearing in Luigi Mangione case despite press protests — New York Post
- ▪ Judge in Luigi Mangione case holds secret hearing despite press objections — World news | The Guardian
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLatest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and publicA hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case was held in secret after the judge shut out the press and public without explanationByMICHAEL R. SISAK Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 1:52 PM1:36Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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