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title: "Vince Muscat Testifies in Fenech Trial, Alleges Prison Phone Contact"
date: 2026-07-15T07:58:44.959+00:00
updated: 2026-07-15T07:58:44.959+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# Vince Muscat Testifies in Fenech Trial, Alleges Prison Phone Contact

## In brief

- Vince Muscat, known as 'Koħħu', testified in the murder trial of Yorgen Fenech, which is currently in its 13th day.
- Muscat claimed that the Degiorgio brothers accused him of "snitching" after he began cooperating with police investigators.
- He also alleged that the Degiorgio brothers contacted Melvin Theuma from prison using a hidden mobile phone.

The jury trial of Yorgen Fenech, accused in the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, continued for its 13th day at the Law Courts in Valletta.

During today's proceedings, Vince Muscat, known as 'Koħħu', gave testimony. Muscat told the court that the Degiorgio brothers accused him of "snitching" after they discovered he had started cooperating with police following his arrest.

Muscat explained that he began assisting investigators with the hope of obtaining a presidential pardon in exchange for his testimony.

A significant claim made by Muscat was that the Degiorgio brothers contacted Melvin Theuma from prison. He alleged that this communication occurred via a hidden mobile phone, implying a breach of prison regulations.

The prosecution is continuing to present its evidence, and the Degiorgio brothers are scheduled to testify as the trial progresses.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets provided live coverage and details from the ongoing murder trial without significant framing differences.

## Sources (3, 2 outlets)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/kohhu-claims-degiorgio-brothers-contacted-melvin-theuma-from-prison-via-hidden-phone/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/live-yorgen-fenech-trial-continues.1131406)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/court/live-blog-day-13-of-yorgen-fenechs-murder-trial-is-underway/)

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