The Tremendous Court Reduces Sentence of Former Mayor

The Tremendous Court has reduced the sentence of a former mayor dancer from 12 to 5 years in prison, arguing that the type of crime was not adequately assessed. This decision has generated reactions of surprise in Panamanian society.


The Tremendous Court Reduces Sentence of Former Mayor

The former mayor Bailarín achieved a reduction in his sentence thanks to the decision of La Tremenda Corte, which deemed that the previous court did not properly assess the type of crime in his case. Initially sentenced to 12 years in prison, he will now only have to serve five years following the revision of the trial.

The defense of the former mayor expressed satisfaction with the decision and felt that justice was served in the case. Meanwhile, the prosecution expressed its dissatisfaction and labeled the reduction of the sentence as a reason for frustration, highlighting the importance of properly evaluating crimes and their implications.

In the midst of the controversy triggered by this judicial decision, discontent arose in various sectors of society, who questioned the actions of La Tremenda Corte and raised doubts about the effectiveness of the justice system in the country. The reduction of the sentence for the former mayor Bailarín has sparked a debate about impartiality and transparency in legal processes, eliciting mixed opinions among the population.