Judge to decide on espionage trial for Panama ex-leader

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has made a noisy court appearance ahead of a ruling on whether he should stand trial for alleged political espionage.
The 66-year-old ex-leader raised his handcuffed hands above his head and shouted at reporters, saying “I’m innocent!” He accused Judge Geronimo Mejia of wanting to prosecute him to win a Supreme Court seat from current President Carlos Varela.
Mejia said the hearing could take time and asked