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Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli (C), waves from his house upon being released one year after he was extradited from the United States to face corruption charges, in Panama City, on June 12, 2019. - The court's ruling came after attorneys for Martinelli, who stands accused of spying on his political opponents, argued he should be released as Panamanian law bars pre-trial detention beyond one year. (Photo by Mauricio VALENZUELA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MAURICIO VALENZUELA/AFP/Getty Images)

Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli (C), waves from his house upon being released one year after he was extradited from the United States to face corruption charges, in Panama City, on June 12, 2019. - The court's ruling came after attorneys for Martinelli, who stands accused of spying on his political opponents, argued he should be released as Panamanian law bars pre-trial detention beyond one year. (Photo by Mauricio VALENZUELA / AFP)        (Photo credit should read MAURICIO VALENZUELA/AFP/Getty Images)