Complainant testifies by video in trial of suspended Paphos mayor
The trial of Phedonas Phedonos continued on Thursday, with defence lawyers expected to cross-examine the complainant when proceedings resume on Friday, October 16.
Paphos, Cyprus. The complainant gave evidence by videoconference on Thursday as proceedings continued against Phedonas Phedonos, the suspended mayor of Paphos. He faces five charges, including rape.
Cross-examination expected at next hearing
Defence lawyers Christos Pourgourides and Nontas Koriakides are expected to cross-examine the complainant at the next hearing, scheduled for Friday, October 16.
After the prosecution has finished presenting its witnesses, the court will decide whether there is a prima facie case. Proceedings are expected to finish before 2026 ends.
Witness receiving hospital treatment
A further witness, previously expected to appear at an earlier hearing, is now considered unlikely to testify because he is receiving treatment at a Nicosia private hospital.
The Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported that prosecutors had summoned a senior police officer at an earlier hearing. At the time of the alleged offences, the officer served in the criminal investigation unit based at police headquarters.
Five charges against Phedonos
Alongside rape, the charges concern indecent assault against a woman; a separate indecent assault against a woman involving another act; assault resulting in actual bodily harm; and administering a drug or another substance capable of intoxicating someone or overcoming that person’s resistance.
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