Keith Schembri Alleges Bribery Attempt in Yorgen Fenech Murder Trial
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In brief
- Former OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri testified in the murder trial of Yorgen Fenech.
- Mr Schembri alleged that lawyer Charles Mercieca offered a witness €400,000 to testify favourably.
- The trial, currently on its 25th day, concerns the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
The murder trial of Yorgen Fenech, who stands accused of complicity in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, continued today with testimony from former OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri. The proceedings, now on their 25th day, are taking place before Madam Justice Edwina Grima in Valletta.
During his testimony, Mr Schembri made a significant allegation, claiming that lawyer Charles Mercieca offered a witness, Johann Cremona, up to €400,000 to provide favourable testimony. This claim was made under oath in court.
The trial has previously heard from key witnesses such as Melvin Theuma, who is considered a star witness in the case. The court is continuing to hear evidence related to the 2017 car bomb assassination.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both The Maltese Herald and Lovin Malta reported on Keith Schembri's testimony in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial, focusing on the bribery allegations.