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title: "New Testimony in Fenech Trial Details Theuma's Involvement and Fears"
date: 2026-07-19T02:02:26.37+00:00
updated: 2026-07-19T02:03:16.216+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# New Testimony in Fenech Trial Details Theuma's Involvement and Fears

## In brief

- Edgar Brincat, known as 'Il-Ġojja', testified in the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech.
- Brincat stated that Melvin Theuma, the pardoned middleman, told him he was involved in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
- The witness also expressed concerns that Theuma feared being solely blamed for the murder.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [Edgar Brincat's testimony regarding former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar's role](/article/2026-07-18/witness-testifies-on-former-police-commissioners-role-in-fenech-trial) in the Yorgen Fenech trial. New details have emerged from the ongoing proceedings.

During his testimony, Edgar Brincat, also known as 'Il-Ġojja', told the jury that Melvin Theuma, the pardoned middleman in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, had confided in him about his involvement in the case.

Brincat, a close associate of Theuma, recounted conversations where Theuma allegedly admitted his role in the murder plot.

The witness further testified about Theuma's anxieties, stating that Theuma feared he would be left 'holding the bomb case', implying a concern about being solely implicated or taking the full blame for the murder.

This testimony forms part of the ongoing trial by jury against Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of complicity in the murder of the journalist.

The court heard these details as the prosecution continues to present its case, building on previous testimonies and evidence.

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of masterminding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, continued today, marking its sixteenth day.

During the proceedings, the jury was presented with new claims, including those concerning cash payments. Testimony also touched upon recordings relevant to the case.

## The Spin Room

**Medium media divide.** The Malta Independent reported specific claims heard by the jury, while ONE News provided a general update on the trial's continuation.

- **The Malta Independent:** Focused on the specific new claims presented to the jury, such as cash payments and recordings.
- **ONE News:** Provided a general update on the trial's ongoing nature, noting it was the sixteenth day.

## Sources (4, 3 outlets)

- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/07/18/is-sittax-il-jum-ta-kontra-yorgen-fenech/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-18/local-news/Yorgen-Fenech-trial-Witness-feared-Theuma-would-be-left-holding-the-bomb-case-jury-told-6736291484)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/dirett-is-16-il-jum-tal-guri-ta-yorgen-fenech-is-suspettat-mandant-fil-qtil-ta-daphne-caruana-galizia/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-18/local-news/Yorgen-Fenech-trial-Ex-police-chief-Lawrence-Cutajar-set-to-testify-6736291476)

## More stories

- [Witness Testifies Theuma Named Fenech in Murder Plot Discussions](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-22/witness-testifies-theuma-named-fenech-in-murder-plot-discussions) (2026-07-22)
- [Former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar Accused of Lying Under Oath](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-20/former-police-commissioner-lawrence-cutajar-accused-of-lying-under-oath) (2026-07-20)
- [New Details Emerge in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Trial](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-17/new-details-emerge-daphne-caruana-galizia-murder-trial) (2026-07-17)

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