Panama Papers trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The public portion of a trial of more than two-dozen associates accused of helping some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth came to an unexpectedly speedy conclusion Friday when a Panamanian judge said she would take the two weeks of trial arguments and testimony under advisement.
The trial came eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents that became known as the “Panama Papers” prompted the resignation of the prime minister of Iceland and brought scrutiny to the then-leaders of Argentina and Ukraine, Chinese politicians, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among others.
Judge Baloisa Marquínez noted Friday that the case included more than 530 volumes of information. The public trial had been expected to run to the end of the month. The judge has 30 working days to issue a verdict.
Related articles
College baseball notebook: Conference tournaments to decide NCAA automatic bids and many at
The field for the NCAA baseball tournament will take shape this week with conference tournaments det2024-05-21ABC managing director David Anderson faces Senate questions on Lattouf case, Gaza coverage
By Matthew Doran, ABCABC managing director David Anderson Photo: Screenshot / YouTube / ABC2024-05-21Chinese state councilor meets Thai Princess Sirindhorn
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin meets with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thai2024-05-21- HONG KONG, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong will roll out a slew of measures including tax relief to sh2024-05-21
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Pillar tucked a keepsake ball into his bag from his 1,000th career hit2024-05-21Economic Watch: Innovation leads China's flashlight production to broader prospects
NINGBO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- How could nearly 1,000 flashlight producers clustering in one township2024-05-21
atest comment