Legal document library
This index lists materials advocates cite in Manuel Lugo’s case. Where a row links out, it goes to a public source (for example, a published decision). Rows marked “coming soon” are placeholders for PDFs the campaign will host or link once cleared—never link sealed, privileged, or non-public filings here.
Published decisions & reporters
| Document | Summary | Access |
| People v. Lugo — Appellate Division, First Department (2006) |
Published summary order addressing post-judgment motions; useful for procedural history and cites. Verify quotations against the official reporter or certified copies. |
Read opinion (Justia) |
Justia provides a free HTML version of many New York decisions. For court submissions, use the official reporter or docket PDFs from the court.
Trial & appellate record
| Document | Summary | Access |
| Trial transcripts (selected volumes) |
Examination of eyewitness testimony and prosecutor conduct at trial. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon |
| Appellate briefs (defense) |
Issues preserved for review; cite official reporter or docket PDFs. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon |
Affidavits & recantations
| Document | Summary | Access |
| Angel Otero recantation affidavit |
Sworn statement post-trial regarding identification and pressure claims. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon · Evidence summary |
| Julio Santos affidavit |
Post-conviction statement cited in defense filings. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon · Evidence summary |
| Vivian Otero alibi affidavit |
Alibi/corroboration as summarized in advocacy packets. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon · Evidence summary |
Plea agreements & co-defendant materials
| Document | Summary | Access |
| Lenny Sepulveda plea agreement |
Terms resolving charges; compare narrative to trial theory against Lugo. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon |
Motions & expert materials
| Document | Summary | Access |
| CPL § 440.10 / post-conviction motion materials (index) |
Cumulative error, newly discovered evidence, Brady claims—follow docket numbering in Bronx County. |
Hosted PDF — coming soon · Evidence overview |
Printable summary Evidence narrative