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...Noriega probably knows more about what is in our CIA files than anyone in the Justice Department," says Richard Gregorie, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, who drew up the Miami indictment against the general. "He knows what to ask for." The asking is likely to begin early in a pretrial process that could go on for a year or more. Only documents that relate directly to the drug charges can be introduced into court, so much of the most provocative material concerning Noriega's services to the CIA may be beyond the reach of his attorneys. But if the government...
...least, the troubles are all in Noriega's corner. The twelve-count racketeering indictment alleges that between 1981 and 1986 Noriega received payments of more than $4.6 million from Colombia's Medellin cartel. Prosecutors claim that in return he permitted the drug lords to use Panama as a refining and transshipment point for cocaine and as a sanctuary for themselves while the profits were laundered in Panamanian banks and false- front companies, usually with a suitable cut for the general...
Fifteen other Panamanians, Colombians and Americans are named in the indictment. Four are in custody (another is out on bail), including two Panamanians -- Lieut. Colonel Luis del Cid and Daniel Miranda, a Noriega pilot -- who were captured by American troops during the invasion and brought to the U.S. Prosecutors will probably offer to reduce or dismiss charges against Del Cid and Miranda if they agree to testify against their former chief...
...Noriega faces a second indictment in a Tampa court charging that he took a bribe from a trafficker who was importing more than 1.4 million lbs. of marijuana into the U.S. If he manages to beat the rap in both American jurisdictions, he may face more serious trouble in Panama. The country's new leaders say they hope to bring him to account on charges that could include the torture and killing of political opponents. "He will be tried for these things," vowed Panamanian Vice President Guillermo Ford, adding briskly, "Not lynching -- due process...
...Noriega began his legal counterattack the day he arrived in Florida by refusing to enter a plea at his arraignment in U.S. district court. Dressed in a fresh uniform that was sent to him at the Vatican embassy by his mistress Vicky Amado, the general used headphones to follow the proceedings in Spanish. Defense attorney Frank A. Rubino argued that his client was immune from prosecution because he was a political prisoner who had been brought to the U.S illegally...