Defense counsel for Ricardo Martinelli, awaiting the August 22nd final hearing on the pending extradition request of the Republic of Panama, has asked for a one day delay, to allow Dr. Roberto Moreno, whom Martinelli has designated an expert, to appear, due to a conflict. Martinelli has asserted that there are procedural flaws on the extradition proceedings in Panama, and Moreno is likely to be his expert on Panamanian law.
Chronicles of Monte Friesner - Financial Crime Analyst
Contributed by Kenneth Rijock - Financial Crime Consultant