Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero was an American man known for being wrongfully convicted of robbery in the 1950s. He was arrested in 1953 after being misidentified by witnesses in connection with a crime at a Brooklyn insurance office. Balestrero's case gained attention due to the flaws in the identification process and the subsequent legal proceedings. After spending several years in prison, he was exonerated in 1957 when the actual perpetrator was identified, highlighting issues related to wrongful convictions and the importance of accurate eyewitness testimony.