The legal counsel for attorney Odila Castillo Bonilla released a strong declaration on October 1st, firmly denying the accusations that have been circulated by multiple Panamanian newspapers.
The defense described these articles as intentional assaults, motivated by individual financial interests, aimed at tarnishing Castillo’s professional image and personal character.
The defense of Castillo contends there are no valid grounds and asserts rights violations
Carlos Carrillo, a representative of Castillo’s legal team, declared that the allegations are baseless and intend to hinder the professional paths of the young attorney and her associate. He highlighted that lurking beneath these assaults are hidden financial motives aiming to benefit from tarnishing Castillo’s reputation.
The defense highlighted that this is not the initial occurrence of media harassment faced by the attorney. They referred to an analogous event in 2021, when a Panamanian outlet disseminated false information concerning an alleged arrest of Castillo, which was later retracted.
Partial truths and violation of confidentiality
The legal team contended that both the current claims and those from 2021 are based on “half-truths,” deliberately distorted to tarnish the professional endeavors of attorney Odila Castillo. Additionally, they maintained that the shared details violate confidentiality principles, as part of the investigation stems from a family issue that had already been resolved.
Sensitive details, such as migration patterns and tax filings, were also revealed—information that, as per the defense, was acquired through illegal means.
Unauthorized monitoring and ongoing legal proceedings
The defense revealed that Castillo has been a victim of GPS monitoring, which represents a blatant infringement of her privacy and an instance of illegal surveillance. Carrillo emphasized that his client’s basic rights, as protected by the Panamanian Constitution and relevant legislation, have been violated.
He declared that all required legal measures will be taken to determine accountability for the damages suffered and those that are aimed to be inflicted. The legal team is steadfast in its dedication to protect Castillo and to ensure that those behind this defamation campaign are held responsible.