Yorgen Fenech Testifies Keith Schembri Leaked Secret Europol Data
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In brief
- Yorgen Fenech claimed in court that Keith Schembri leaked sensitive Europol intelligence to him.
- Testimony also alleged an unpublished court decree regarding company 17 Black was shared.
- The revelations emerged during Fenech's testimony in his ongoing trial by jury.
Businessman Yorgen Fenech has testified in court that Keith Schembri, former chief of staff to former prime minister Joseph Muscat, leaked sensitive Europol intelligence to him.
The revelations were made during Fenech's ongoing trial by jury, where he continued giving evidence from the witness stand.
According to court testimony, the leaked material included confidential intelligence related to the investigation into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Fenech also alleged that he received an unpublished court decree concerning the Dubai company 17 Black prior to its official release.
The proceedings further touched upon judicial handling surrounding past requests for a magisterial inquiry into the company.
During cross-examination, prosecutors also questioned Fenech on other aspects of his detention, including interactions with former prison officials.
The trial by jury continues as further evidence and cross-examinations are heard before the court.
The Spin Room
Medium media divide. Independent outlets highlighted the serious nature of the alleged leaks from the former prime minister's chief of staff, while ONE News and TVM News had not covered the specific testimony at the time of writing.
- Newsbook: Provided live coverage focusing on the claim that Europol information was leaked by Keith Schembri.
- The Shift News: Emphasised the political links to the former administration, noting the leak of both Europol intelligence and the 17 Black court decree.
- The Maltese Herald: Focused on the unsigned court decision regarding 17 Black and details from the prosecution's cross-examination.