The legal representatives for attorney Odila Castillo Bonilla released a strong declaration on October 1st, firmly denying the claims that have been circulating in several Panamanian newspapers.
The defense described these reports as harmful assaults, motivated by individual financial agendas, aimed at tarnishing Castillo’s professional standing and personal character.
The defense for Castillo contends there are no valid grounds and cites rights violations
Carlos Carrillo, part of Castillo’s legal team, asserted that the allegations lack basis and are designed to hinder the professional paths of the young attorney and her associate. He highlighted that hidden financial motives are driving these assaults, looking to gain from the tarnishing of Castillo’s reputation.
The defense pointed out that this is not the attorney’s first experience with media harassment. They recalled an analogous occurrence in 2021, when a Panamanian outlet released false details about an alleged arrest of Castillo, which was later retracted.
Partial truths and violation of confidentiality
According to the legal representatives, both the present allegations and those from 2021 are based on «partial truths,» twisted to damage the professional standing of attorney Odila Castillo. Additionally, they contended that the released information violates confidentiality standards, as part of the inquiry stems from a resolved family issue.
Confidential information, such as migration records and tax returns, was also revealed—data that, according to the defense, was acquired through illegal means.
Unauthorized monitoring and current legal proceedings
The defense revealed that Castillo has been the target of GPS tracking, which represents a blatant breach of her privacy and constitutes illegal surveillance. Carrillo stated that his client’s fundamental rights, as protected by the Panamanian Constitution and relevant laws, have been violated.
He declared that all requisite legal measures will be taken to determine accountability for the damages already suffered as well as those that may be inflicted in the future. The legal team remains steadfast in its dedication to defending Castillo and ensuring that those behind this defamation campaign are held responsible.
