Opinion ID: 1763136
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Heading: Engel's Arguments for Habeas Relief

Text: Engel asserts he is entitled to habeas relief from his convictions because the prosecution violated his due process rights pursuant to Brady when it failed to disclose to him material exculpatory and impeachment evidence at trial. He alleges the following information was developed during Manning's proceedings and supports his habeas claims: 1. Agent Buchan and Sergeant Quid conspired to frame Engel and Manning for the 1984 kidnapping. 2. Agent Buchan and Sergeant Quid failed to disclose the deal made with Mammolito in exchange for his testimony against Engel and Manning. 3. Agent Buchan and Sergeant Quid hid from the prosecutor that they had disseminated information to witnesses before their testimony to make them appear more credible. 4. Agent Buchan and Sergeant Quid produced false documentation of witness statements in an effort to persuade the prosecutor to pursue the 1984 kidnapping case. 5. New exculpatory and impeachment evidence was discovered during Manning's federal civil trial that was not disclosed to Manning or Engel during the defense of the kidnapping charges. In addition to his Brady claims, Engel also argues he is entitled to relief from his convictions because the prosecution used perjured testimony during his trial. He further asserts that his armed criminal action convictions must be vacated because the armed criminal action charges were not filed timely.