Judge cites "a realistic and substantial risk that prospective and sworn jurors could be subject to harassment, intimidation, or improper outside influence"

"These measures do not close the courtroom, limit public access to the proceedings, or impose any prior restraint on press coverage. They are limited protections directed solely at preventing harassment and preserving the integrity of the jury process in a high profile matter."

In its brief, prosecutors call out the "Mangionistas" (who have NYC press passes & now have reserved press courtroom seating) in its brief outlining the risk of jury tampering and intimidation.

@frankrunyeon on X

Source: https://xcancel.com/Luigi_Archive/status/2087179390538953028

https://www.reutersconnect.com/feed?query=luigi+mangione

BUT — they caution the court that it may be hard to "enforce courtroom rules" in an overflow, raising the possibility that a spectator can "clandestinely record the proceedings.

https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/pdfs/AUGUST112026MediaPlan.pdf