Melvin Theuma Admits Lying About Schembri, Names Fenech as 'Mandant'
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In brief
- Melvin Theuma admitted in court to lying about former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri during his testimony.
- Theuma confirmed he met Assistant Commissioner Mario Tonna near the police depot.
- He declared that Yorgen Fenech was his "mandant," challenging anyone else involved to speak up.
New details have emerged in the ongoing trial related to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on Melvin Theuma's testimony denying his role in the HSBC heist and detailing meetings with Keith Schembri and the conclusion of his testimony where he claimed Yorgen Fenech received a 'clean' phone.
During his cross-examination, Melvin Theuma admitted to lying about former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri. This admission came as the defence counsel challenged Theuma's credibility in court.
Theuma also confirmed that he had met Assistant Commissioner Mario Tonna near the police depot. This detail adds to the complex web of interactions surrounding the case.
In a direct statement, Theuma declared that Yorgen Fenech was his "mandant" (principal or instigator). He further challenged anyone else involved in the case to come forward and speak up, indicating a desire for full disclosure.
These developments are part of the ongoing legal proceedings that continue to uncover new information regarding the high-profile murder case.
The Spin Room
Medium media divide. NET News and The Malta Independent reported on Melvin Theuma's latest testimony, with ONE News notably not covering these developments. NET News highlighted Theuma's direct statements, while The Malta Independent focused on the defence's challenge to his credibility.
- NET News: Focused on Theuma's direct statements, including his claim about Yorgen Fenech being his 'mandant' and his confirmation of meeting Assistant Commissioner Mario Tonna.
- The Malta Independent: Emphasised Theuma's admission of lying about Keith Schembri and the defence's efforts to challenge his credibility during cross-examination.
Updates
- : Updated with further testimony from Melvin Theuma, who admitted to paying an assistant police commissioner for information and bluffing about payments to the former Police Commissioner.