Sick Martinelli hearing recessed

The Supreme Court Prosecutor Harry Diaz and lawyers representing victims in the proceedings against former President Ricardo Martinelli, for alleged illegal wiretapping, and embezzlement asked the judge of Guarantees Jerónimo Mejía, to reject the nullities presented by the defense of last Thursday during the third-week continuation of the intermediate audience.

The plaintiffs’ reply is based on the fact that the requests for annulment come from the continuing delaying tactics over years by the defense. The prosecutor and the plaintiffs asked the judge of guarantees to take measures to enter the phase of the discussion of evidence of the accusation against the ex-president.

Health Card
Martinelli entered the courtroom wrapped in a ‘pashmina’. shawl.  His lawyers said he had stomach pains and that the previous night he had a fever. The former president was seen by a doctor who prescribed medications to allow him to attend Monday’s hearing which was delayed for nearly an hour.

After listening to the parties, the judge decreed a recess until further notice as they await further medical examinations at Santo Tomas Hospital that were scheduled for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.

Martinelli’s health had been declared stable by a team of specialists from the Forensic Science Center, but his wife continues to complain that he needs treatment in a private hospital.