Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's prison sentence for money laundering
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Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli is escorted by police officers and supporters while leaving a courthouse after being declared not guilty of spying charges in Panama City, Panama August 9, 2019. Martinelli's cap reads, \"I survived Varela\", referring to Panama's former president Juan Carlos Varela. REUTERS/Erick Marciscano/File Photo
PANAMA CITY - A Panama court on Tuesday upheld a 128-month prison sentence for money laundering against former President Ricardo Martinelli in July.
Martinelli is currently a top contender in Panama's presidential election next year. REUTERS
