Herrera claims disrespect from Martinelli lawyer

AN EMOTIONAL Balbina Herrera, said Friday, October 4, that President Ricardo Martinelli failed to demonstrate that she broke the law in releasing e-mails between him and an Italian entrepreneur related to a defense contract.

Today, Judge Yorlenni Fruto announced that she will issue a decision on the case in 30 days.

As she was leaving the First Municipal Court in Ancón, Herrera. A former PRD presidential candidate, said that President Martinelli, who filed the complaint against her, has not provided any evidence to convict her.
She also said she was disrespected by the president's lawyer, Jaime Montero, who requested the maximum sentence for Herrera.
Herrera said she did not regret what she had done, but claimed she was innocent of any crime.