Judge holds secret closed-door hearing in Luigi Mangione case despite press protests

A secret, closed-door hearing was held in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, defying media protests for transparency. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro convened with Mangione, who is accused of a high-profile murder, likely via a video link from jail. The judge's decision to keep the hearing away from the public and press raises questions about the potential implications for the trial's fairness and transparency, which is crucial given the high-profile nature of the case. This move might fuel concerns about judicial openness in significant legal proceedings.