Martinelli’s house arrest gives access to internet and media

PANAMA’S Superior Appeals  Court  on Friday, June 14,   upheld the “house arrest” detention of ex-president Ricardo Martinelli hut partially modified one of the measures imposed by the Oral Trial Court where he is facing charges of embezzlement and illegal wiretapping,

The defendant can  now use social networks for any topic, except those that have to do with his investigation and the trial. and he may give media interviews with the same restriction.  The same evening he appeared on a TV station he controls.trial this

The president of the Court Adillio González reminded Martinelli that he is prohibited from using any method of communication with witnesses and victims of the case.

Two  appeals were filed by the prosecution,  against the decision to replace the provisional detention of Martinelli, in El Renacer prison.

An appeal lodged by the defendants alleged that the measures applied against the former president are very severe.

Prosecutor Ricaurte Gonzalez said that they will be vigilant that all precautionary measures are complied with and, in the event of non-compliance,  will request changes.

Marinelli’s wiretapping trial will resume on Monday.the protected witness from 9:00 am, at the headquarters of the Accusatory Penal System, in Plaza Agora.