Odila Castillo legal team responds to media attacks

On the 1st of October, the legal representatives of Odila Castillo Bonilla released an official reply to the statements propagated by multiple media sources in Panama. These articles have been described as orchestrated assaults motivated by particular financial agendas, aimed at discrediting Castillo’s professional standing and personal honor.

Carlos Carillo, an attorney on Castillo’s legal team, remarked: “The claims lack any foundation and are designed to hinder the professional journey of a young lawyer, along with her associate, for the benefit of hidden financial motives.”

Odila Castillo’s Defense

The defense emphasized that this is not the first instance of media harassment that Castillo has encountered. In 2021, a Panamanian media outlet erroneously reported an alleged arrest of the attorney in connection with an investigation, a claim that was subsequently denied, clarifying that it bore no relation to the matters at hand.

At the press conference, the defense claimed that both the current accusations and those from 2021 are rooted in partial truths, designed to weaken her professional endeavors.

Additionally, they argued that the information disseminated about Odila Castillo in the media breaches the principles of confidentiality. They explained that a portion of the investigation originated from a previously resolved family issue, while another facet pertains to immigration activities and tax filings, alongside other information that was acquired illegally.

Unlawful Monitoring of Odila Castillo

The defense further claimed that Castillo has been subjected to GPS monitoring, representing an instance of illegal surveillance.

Carrillo wrapped up by declaring: “The core rights of our client have been infringed upon, as protected by our Constitution and legal framework. We will pursue all required legal measures to determine accountability for the harm suffered and any that may be imposed.”