Attorneys in the Buffalo mass shooter Paytron Gendron's federal trial met for an impromptu status hearing Thursday that gave a glimpse into what each side is working with to prepare for the trial.

Judge Lawrence Vilardo said he called the hearing because defense attorneys handed in a last-minute request for an extension on a motion that was due.

Vilardo said he does not want attorneys making changes like that at the last minute and will consider extensions when filed with appropriate timing.

The defense has stated previously that it does not have all the discovery requested from the prosecution, and when it does receive discovery, it’s often incomplete.

Defense attorneys said they are still combing through copious amounts of discovery, and that is why they wanted to file for a three-week extension. The defense is also down an attorney due to an extended illness.

The prosecution argues that much of the discovery the defense is asking for was already published publicly on social media platforms.

Vilardo granted the defense a two-week extension. He also ordered that both parties meet with a mediator and continue mediation next week to keep the pre-trial process on track.