Vince Muscat Alleges 2015 Plot to Kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, Names Chris Cardona
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In brief
- Convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as Il-Koħħu, testified in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial.
- Muscat claimed that a plot to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was discussed in 2015.
- He alleged that fellow hitman George Degiorgio told him Chris Cardona wanted them to "get rid of" Daphne.
The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, resumed for its eleventh day earlier today. During today's proceedings, convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as Il-Koħħu, took the witness stand.
Muscat, who is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence for his role in the assassination, provided testimony before the jury. He claimed that discussions about a plot to kill Ms Caruana Galizia were already taking place in 2015.
During his testimony, Muscat alleged that fellow hitman George Degiorgio informed him that former minister Chris Cardona wanted them to "get rid of" Daphne Caruana Galizia. This specific claim marks a significant development in the ongoing trial.
Muscat has previously been identified as an 'executioner and intimidator' within a criminal gang and has broken a code of silence by testifying in various cases related to the murder.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on Vince Muscat's allegations regarding a 2015 plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia. Today, during the eleventh day of Yorgen Fenech’s trial by jury, convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as Il-Koħħu, provided further testimony.
Muscat told jurors that those involved in the alleged plot to assassinate journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia were prepared to place the bomb even if her husband and children were inside the car at the time.
The trial against Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has resumed, with more witnesses expected to testify. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on convicted hitman Vince Muscat's testimony, where he alleged a 2015 plot to kill Caruana Galizia and named Chris Cardona.
A key focus in the renewed proceedings is the mobile phone belonging to former OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri. The phone's alleged disappearance and its potential relevance to the case have become a central point of discussion.
MaltaToday highlighted the public and political debate surrounding the lost mobile phone, noting that some political supporters appear to be ignoring its significance. NET News also emphasised the phone's centrality to the trial. The Malta Independent provided a general update on the trial's resumption.
The Spin Room
Medium media divide. MaltaToday highlighted the political implications and public reaction surrounding Keith Schembri's mobile phone, while NET News focused on the phone's centrality to the trial. The Malta Independent provided a general update on the trial's resumption.
- NET News: Emphasised Keith Schembri's mobile phone as a central element in the Yorgen Fenech trial.
- MaltaToday: Focused on the controversy surrounding the lost mobile phone and the perceived lack of attention from certain political supporters.
- The Malta Independent: Provided a general update on the resumption of the trial and the expectation of more witnesses.
Updates
- : The trial against Yorgen Fenech has resumed, with Keith Schembri's mobile phone becoming a central point of contention in the proceedings.