Cross-examination of complainant ends in trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos
The Paphos criminal court finished hearing the complainant's cross-examination after three days, with the trial due to resume on November 2 for the prosecution's last two witnesses.
Paphos, Cyprus. The questioning of the complainant by the defence in the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos ended on Tuesday, having lasted three days at the Paphos criminal court.
Closed-door proceedings
The cross-examination came after the complainant had already given earlier testimony, and the hearings took place behind closed doors. Judges and lawyers were in the courtroom, while Phedonos stayed in a neighbouring room while the complainant gave evidence.
Next hearing
The trial is set to continue on November 2 at 9am, when the final two prosecution witnesses are expected to give evidence. One is a businessman whose appearance has been postponed because he was admitted to a private hospital in Nicosia. It is not yet clear whether he will be able to attend court in person.
Charges
Phedonos faces five charges: rape, indecent assault of a woman, indecent assault of a woman by another act, assault causing actual bodily harm, and administering a drug or other substance capable of intoxicating a person or overcoming their resistance.
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