Who gets to own the Luigi Mangione story?

New York City is reviewing its press credential rules after three pro-Luigi Mangione social media creators were seen with city press passes at Brian Thompson murder hearings.

Local reporters and officials questioned how the trio qualified as press, especially given their public support for the accused killer.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the passes should not have been issued, and his administration is now reexamining the credentialing process.

The dispute could affect how NYC defines journalists for access to police, fire, courthouse, and other city events, with wider implications for independent media.