Case summary — Manuel Lugo

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Overview

Manuel Lugo was convicted in connection with the 1994 homicide of Carlos Ventura in the Bronx. He maintains factual innocence. Post-conviction materials cite eyewitness recantation issues, statements attributed to another individual, and prosecutorial conduct concerns.

Themes in the record

• Reliability of trial eyewitness identification (Angel Otero) versus later affidavits
• Statements attributed to Ulysses Mena and charging outcomes
• Additional affidavits (e.g., Julio Santos, Vivian Otero)
• Acquittal of co-defendant Wilfredo Roman as trial-context evidence
• Public reporting on professional sanctions involving trial prosecutor Dawn Florio

How to help

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