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title: "Witness Testifies Theuma Named Fenech in Murder Plot Discussions"
date: 2026-07-22T05:02:11.026+00:00
updated: 2026-07-22T05:02:11.026+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Crime", "Courts", "National"]
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# Witness Testifies Theuma Named Fenech in Murder Plot Discussions

## In brief

- A witness told the court that Melvin Theuma repeatedly mentioned Yorgen Fenech's name in connection with the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder plot.
- The testimony was given during the ongoing compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech.
- The witness recounted conversations where Theuma allegedly implicated Fenech in the assassination.

During the ongoing compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, a witness testified in court that Melvin Theuma repeatedly named Fenech in discussions related to the murder plot of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The witness recounted specific conversations where Theuma allegedly implicated Fenech in the assassination.

This testimony forms part of the prosecution's case in the high-profile murder trial. The court heard details of how Theuma, who has been granted a presidential pardon in exchange for his testimony, allegedly spoke about Fenech's involvement.

Proceedings in the trial are continuing, with further prosecution evidence expected to be heard.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both The Malta Independent and state broadcaster TVM News reported on the ongoing court proceedings, with The Malta Independent providing specific details from a witness's testimony.

## Sources (2)

- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/live-prosecution-evidence-continues-to-be-heard-in-yorgen-fenech-trial/ "LIVE: Prosecution evidence continues to be heard in Yorgen Fenech trial")
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-21/local-news/Witness-says-Theuma-repeatedly-named-Fenech-in-conversations-on-Daphne-murder-plot-6736291549)

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