The legal representatives for attorney Odila Castillo Bonilla released a strong declaration on October 1st, firmly denying the claims that have been circulated by several newspapers in Panama.
The defense described these reports as deliberate assaults, motivated by individual financial motives and aimed at tarnishing Castillo’s professional standing and personal integrity.
Defense of Castillo contends absence of basis and infringement of rights
Carlos Carrillo, a member of Castillo’s legal team, stated that the accusations are unfounded and aim to obstruct the careers of the young attorney and her partner. He emphasized that behind these attacks lie concealed economic interests seeking to profit from Castillo’s discrediting.
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 stated that both the recent accusations and those from 2021 are based on «partial truths,» distorted to jeopardize the professional practice of attorney Odila Castillo. They further claimed that the shared information breaches confidentiality principles, as some aspects of the inquiry stem from a previously resolved family issue.
Confidential information, such as migration records and tax filings, was also made public—data that, as per the defense, was acquired through illegal means.
Unauthorized monitoring and current legal proceedings
The defense revealed that Castillo has endured GPS tracking, which represents a blatant breach of her privacy and constitutes illegal surveillance. Carrillo stated that his client’s essential rights, as protected by the Panamanian Constitution and relevant legislation, have been violated.
He declared that all requisite legal measures will be taken to determine accountability for the damages already suffered and those that may be inflicted. The legal team is steadfast in its dedication to protecting Castillo and ensuring that those behind this defamation effort are held accountable.