Yorgen Fenech's Former Partner Feared Losing Everything Over Murder Probe
In brief
- Johann Cremona, Yorgen Fenech's former business partner, testified on the 18th day of the murder trial.
- He admitted fearing the fallout from the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation would destroy his business.
- Cremona stated he did not want middleman Melvin Theuma to go to the police.
The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of ordering the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, entered its 18th day on Tuesday. During the proceedings, Fenech's former business partner, Johann Cremona, gave his testimony.
Cremona admitted in court that he was concerned about the potential repercussions of the murder investigation. He stated that he feared the fallout would lead to the destruction of his business and cause him to lose "everything."
This fear also influenced his actions regarding Melvin Theuma, the pardoned middleman in the case. Cremona testified that he did not want Theuma to approach the police with information, indicating his apprehension about the investigation's impact.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both outlets reported on Johann Cremona's testimony in the Yorgen Fenech trial, focusing on his admission of fearing business ruin.