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

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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

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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

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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

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Lenny Sepulveda plea agreement Terms resolving charges; compare narrative to trial theory against Lugo. Hosted PDF — coming soon

Motions & expert materials

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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