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 labeled these articles as harmful assaults, motivated by private financial agendas aimed at tarnishing Castillo’s professional standing and personal character.
Castillo’s legal team contends absence of basis and infringement of rights
Carlos Carrillo, a part of Castillo’s legal representation, asserted that the allegations are baseless and designed to hinder the professional advancement of the young attorney and her associate. He highlighted that these attacks are driven by hidden economic interests that intend to benefit from tarnishing Castillo’s reputation.
The defense emphasized that this is not the attorney’s first experience with media harassment. They recalled a comparable episode in 2021 when a Panamanian outlet reported false information about an supposed arrest of Castillo, which was later retracted.
Distorted 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.
Confidential information, such as immigration activities and tax filings, has also been revealed—data that, according to the defense, was acquired illegally.
Unauthorized monitoring and ongoing legal proceedings
The defense revealed that Castillo has been subjected to GPS tracking, representing a blatant breach of her privacy and a type 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 undertaken to determine accountability for the harm suffered and any potential harm that may arise. The legal team is steadfast in its dedication to protecting Castillo and ensuring that those behind this smear campaign are held responsible.
