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New Revelations in Murder Trial; Muscat's Legal Bid Fails

New allegations have emerged in the ongoing Yorgen Fenech murder trial, with the accused reportedly telling police interrogators that "corrupt" police were covering for former chief of staff Keith Schembri. Fenech also claimed that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat inquired about the trustworthiness of middleman Melvin Theuma, and that Schembri sent him a 'script' and allegedly paid over €75,000 for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Adding to the trial's controversy, jurors were reportedly offered various perks, including access to a gym, pool, hairdressers, and BBQ nights. Separately, a court rejected former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's attempt to compel the police to prosecute a court-appointed expert involved in the hospitals' deal inquiry.

In other news, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Chris Fearne discussed migration and regional conflicts in an interview, while former footballer Patrice Evra visited a local group, hinting at a potential future partnership. A local teacher also developed an AI-powered platform to address students using artificial intelligence for homework.

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Damaging Allegations Emerge in Fenech Murder Trial

The trial of Yorgen Fenech for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia has seen significant new developments, with Fenech reportedly alleging that "corrupt" police covered for Keith Schembri and that Joseph Muscat inquired about Melvin Theuma's trustworthiness. Fenech also claimed Schembri sent him a 'script' and allegedly paid €75,000 for the murder. Additionally, the defense has asserted that Melvin Theuma had a deal to protect Keith Schembri, and jurors were reportedly offered perks during the…

Muscat Fails in Bid to Prosecute Inquiry Expert

A court has dismissed former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's attempt to force the police to prosecute Miroslava Milenovic, a court-appointed expert in the Vitals hospitals inquiry. Muscat had argued that Milenovic unlawfully described herself as a "forensic accountant" without a Maltese warrant, but the police and court found no grounds for prosecution.

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