The Luke Wenke Files

…where internet yelling meets the public record

Tag: Dr. Corey Leidenfrost

  • Luke Wenke APPEAL | Appellant’s Brief

    Luke Wenke APPEAL | Appellant’s Brief

    In this appellant’s brief, Luke Wenke challenges the district court’s decision to involuntarily commit him to a mental health facility. Authored by Wenke’s public defender at the time, the document argues that there was insufficient evidence to justify hospitalizing Wenke, even if he suffered from…


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  • Luke Wenke APPEAL: Prosecution OPPOSES Wenke’s Motion to Stay His Involuntary Commitment

    Luke Wenke APPEAL: Prosecution OPPOSES Wenke’s Motion to Stay His Involuntary Commitment

    After being ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment at a “suitable facility” in April 2025, Luke Wenke immediately appealed the court’s decision. His public defender filed a Motion to Stay on his behalf, requesting that the court allow Wenke to remain in county jail…


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  • Luke Wenke Galleries | Death & Violence

    Luke Wenke Galleries | Death & Violence

    If you had the displeasure of witnessing the Facebook comment shit show that erupted after someone accused Luke Wenke of making a rape joke in early 2019 (see below) and you’re still not sure what to believe, the screenshots below contain some examples of things…


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  • Luke Wenke’s Public Defender: Wenke is NOT Delusional

    Luke Wenke’s Public Defender: Wenke is NOT Delusional

    Almost immediately after Luke Wenke was ordered to undergo involuntary inpatient treatment at a mental health facility in April of last year, his public defender appealed the decision on Wenke’s behalf. The defense attorney, Timothy P. Murphy, also filed the following “Motion to Stay” urging…


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  • Luke Wenke Gallery | Denial of Mental Illness/Resistance to Treatment

    Luke Wenke Gallery | Denial of Mental Illness/Resistance to Treatment

    Luke Wenke’s mental health has long been the focus of speculation and scrutiny by both the court and among members of the public. I’m watching what I say right now because I suspect that certain parties involved in Wenke’s current case are going to use…


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  • A Comprehensive List of The People & Entities Luke Wenke Has Threatened to Sue

    A Comprehensive List of The People & Entities Luke Wenke Has Threatened to Sue

    If you’re familiar with the Luke Wenke saga, then you most likely noticed that he frequently threatens to sue people and entities whom he feels wronged by. Whether he ever makes good on those threats is another discussion for another day, but in the meantime,…


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  • Luke Wenke APPEAL #25-1165 – Order of Commitment

    Luke Wenke APPEAL #25-1165 – Order of Commitment

    The document below is a copy of the district court’s order of commitment that Luke Wenke was challenging in this appeal case. USA v. Luke Wenke – Order of Commitment April 23rd, 2025 CASE #1:22-cr-00035, DOC. #194 | APPEAL CASE #26-1165, DOC. #2 Categories: Luke…


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  • MEMORANDUM: The Government Urges the Court to Forcibly Institutionalize Luke Wenke

    MEMORANDUM: The Government Urges the Court to Forcibly Institutionalize Luke Wenke

    The following document is a post-hearing brief that the U.S. Government, aka federal prosecutors, submitted following an evidentiary proceeding that was held to determine whether Luke Wenke suffers from a mental illness warranting involuntary inpatient treatment. In it, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo and Assistant U.S.…


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  • MEMORANDUM: The Defense Urges the Court NOT to Forcibly Institutionalize Luke Wenke

    MEMORANDUM: The Defense Urges the Court NOT to Forcibly Institutionalize Luke Wenke

    The following document is a post-hearing memorandum that Luke Wenke’s public defender, Frank Passafiume, submitted to the court following an evidentiary proceeding that was held to determine whether Wenke suffers from a mental disease or defect warranting involuntary treatment. Passafiume outright accuses the prosecution’s expert…


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  • TRANSCRIPTS: Luke Wenke’s Involuntary Commitment Hearings

    TRANSCRIPTS: Luke Wenke’s Involuntary Commitment Hearings

    The transcripts below (contained within two separate PDF viewers) feature word-for-word accounts of what was said during an evidentiary hearing to determine whether Luke Wenke needed involuntary mental health treatment. The proceedings took place on February 18th, 2025 and April 10th, 2025 at the Robert…


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