Press

TV Appearances

• July 21, 2003 — THE WB, WPIX CHANNEL ELEVEN 10:00 p.m. NEWS, Special Report:

  Breaking the Law.
  
  Channel 11 News covered the obscure laws under New York's Administrative Code that affects the quality of life of residents in New York City. Manuel Portela was interviewed regarding the Administrative Code regulation that states it is illegal for a civilian to be in possession of handcuffs.

• U.S.A./Spain. March 26, 2003 — Asociación de Impresarios Y Profesionales

  A round table discussion addressing a comparative analyses of the Eurpean and American Legal System.
  
  Manuel Portela, Jr. appeared as guest speaker in a round table discussion regarding differences between the American and European legal systems. The discussion looked at several aspects of the European and American civil procedure laws and rules regarding commercial and corporate litigation.

• 2001 — RNN (Radio News Network)

  The Big Story on the Sean Puffy Combs Gun Possession Trial.
  
  During the jury deliberations stage of the Sean Puffy Combs gun case, Manuel Portela appeared as a guest and legal expert to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the New York County's District Attorney's case against Combs and the likely outcome of the case.

• 2001 — RNN, Radio News Network,

  Murder trial of Nathaniel Brazill.
  
  A fourteen year old boy found guilty of second degree murder for the shooting death of his middle school English teacher. Manuel Portela appeared as guest and legal expert regarding the issue whether gun manufacturers should be sued for the unlawful acts of owners of firearms.

• 2001 — Court TV,

  Robbery Trial of Sarah Plumb.
  
  Manuel Portela appeared as legal expert commentating on the various stages of the trial of Sarah Plumb, a 16 year old who was tried for committing masked and armed robbery of a convenient store to support her heroin habit.

• 1996 — Univision, Noticias Canal 41, Spanish News,

  Excessive Force
  
  Local news reporter interviewed Manuel Portela, Jr. regarding his representation of a 58 year old woman arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer in the course of an arrest.