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title: "Defence Questions Melvin Theuma's Friend Edwin Brincat in Fenech Trial"
date: 2026-07-20T11:01:34.949+00:00
updated: 2026-07-20T11:01:34.949+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# Defence Questions Melvin Theuma's Friend Edwin Brincat in Fenech Trial

## In brief

- The defence in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial continued cross-examining Edwin Brincat, known as 'il-Ġojja'.
- Brincat, a close friend and mentor of pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma, was questioned about inconsistencies in his testimony.
- His testimony covered details related to Theuma's recordings and alleged involvement of Keith Schembri and Kenneth Camilleri.

The defence in the murder trial of Yorgen Fenech continued its cross-examination of Edwin Brincat, known as 'il-Ġojja', earlier this week. Brincat, a long-time friend and mentor of pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma, faced questions regarding his previous statements.

During the proceedings, the defence pressed Brincat on alleged inconsistencies in his testimony. The questioning focused on what Brincat knew about Theuma’s recordings, as well as information concerning disgraced former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri and former Prime Minister's bodyguard Kenneth Camilleri.

Brincat had begun his testimony on Saturday, where he reportedly stated that Melvin Theuma had confessed to him about acting as the middleman in the murder plot. His current cross-examination is a continuation of this testimony.

This development marks the 17th day of the Yorgen Fenech trial, which continues to hear evidence related to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both The Shift News and Lovin Malta reported on the ongoing cross-examination of Edwin Brincat in the Yorgen Fenech trial, focusing on the defence's questioning.

## Sources (2)

- [The Shift News](https://theshiftnews.com/2026/07/20/defence-grills-melvin-theumas-forgetful-mentor-during-cross-examination/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/court/day-17-of-yorgen-fenech-trial-underway-as-defence-presses-edgar-brincat-il-gojja/)

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