Yorgen Fenech Claims Joseph Muscat Knew of Schembri's Murder Role
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In brief
- Yorgen Fenech told police that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat knew about Keith Schembri's alleged involvement in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder plot.
- Fenech's interrogation confirmed statements made by self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma, including the Degiorgio brothers' role in the assassination.
- A court has instructed media outlets not to publish certain evidence from the trial, specifically chats involving Fenech and Schembri.
During his interrogation, Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of masterminding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, told police that then Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was aware of Keith Schembri's alleged involvement in the murder plans.
Fenech's interrogation, which was presented in court, reportedly confirmed many statements previously made by self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma. Fenech specifically confirmed that the Degiorgio brothers were the ones who carried out the assassination.
The name Johann Cremona was also mentioned again during Fenech's trial. Cremona has recently become known as a witness in the murder case.
In a separate development, the court has issued instructions to media outlets not to publish certain evidence from the case against Yorgen Fenech. This directive specifically refers to the publication of chats involving Fenech, Keith Schembri, and others, which have been referred to during the trial.
These developments come as the trial continues, shedding more light on the complex details surrounding the murder investigation.
Footage from Yorgen Fenech's 2019 police interrogation was played to jurors on Tuesday, revealing his claim that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat knew his chief of staff, Keith Schembri, wanted Daphne Caruana Galizia killed. Fenech alleged that Muscat was among three individuals who were '100%' aware of Schembri's intentions in the murder plot.
During the ongoing murder trial, jurors have heard claims regarding a private conversation between businessman Yorgen Fenech and former prime minister Joseph Muscat. This alleged discussion reportedly took place at Muscat's 2019 birthday party, held at the official Girgenti residence.
The Shift News reported that these claims emerged from recordings presented as evidence in court.
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Updates
- : Updated with details from the murder trial, where jurors heard claims about a private conversation between Yorgen Fenech and Joseph Muscat at a 2019 birthday party.