Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Noriega Gets Access to Some Documents

Manuel A. Noriega’s defense team can have access to some documents captured during the invasion of Panama, including details of his cooperation with U.S. drug-trafficking probes, a judge ruled in Miami. But U.S. Dist. Judge William M. Hoeveler balked at allowing access to other files, such as those on Cuba. He said he needed more proof that they relate to the deposed Panamanian leader’s drug-trafficking case. Defense attorney Frank A. Rubino said he intends in the next few days to send investigators to Panama to go through the documents.