In 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice dismissed an appeal in favor of both convicted individuals.
The prison sentence imposed on a doctor and a pharmacist in the context of the "Neonates Case" was confirmed. The case, which took place in previous years, generated great controversy in public opinion due to its sensitive nature and the ethical implications involved.
According to the determination made by the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice, the appeal presented in defense of the convicted was dismissed, thus upholding the sentence against them. This decision marks a milestone in a judicial process that has been closely followed by Panamanian society.
With the confirmation of the sentence, it is expected that those involved will fulfill the imposed sentence and that the case can finally be closed after years of investigations, debates, and legal appeals. The resolution of the Criminal Chamber puts an end to an important phase in this case that has kept the community in suspense for a prolonged period.
