Degiorgio and Theuma Clash in Court; Muscat's Political Talks with Fenech Revealed
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In brief
- During Yorgen Fenech's murder trial, George Degiorgio accused middleman Melvin Theuma of lying about Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination.
- Degiorgio reportedly told Theuma he lacked the courage to "tell the truth" in court.
- Separately, it was revealed that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat discussed politics with Yorgen Fenech, with both expressing dislike for Chris Fearne.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on George Degiorgio's claims regarding Keith Schembri. Since then, new details have emerged from the ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech, which is now in its 39th day, making it the longest trial in Malta's history.
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in court between pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma and convicted murderer George Degiorgio. Degiorgio accused Theuma of lying about the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, reportedly telling him he had "no balls to tell the truth."
In a separate revelation, it was reported that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat engaged in political discussions with Yorgen Fenech. During these conversations, both Muscat and Fenech reportedly expressed a shared dislike for Chris Fearne.
These political discussions occurred alongside other interactions, such as Muscat's alleged role in brokering the sale of Electrogas shares to Enel.
The trial continues to uncover various aspects related to the murder case, including details about its duration, the number of witnesses involved, and the conditions for the jurors.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. The Malta Independent reported on a direct confrontation in court, providing a specific quote from George Degiorgio.