Prosecutors are asking the judge to limit courtroom access and strictly enforce decorum rules at the high-profile trial, scheduled to begin next month. "That concern will only be heightened if the overflow room includes a video feed as well as an audio feed." Seidemann recommended that if the judge does approve an overflow room, "it include only an audio feed so as to minimize the potential for witness intimidation and harassment." But Mangione's defense team is likely aware that the defendant has a sizable number of supporters and is aiming to leverage that, he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTIn June, Mangione's defense team announced plans to assert a psychiatric defense in the state case — then withdrew it a day later.