Illness of witness postpones Paphos mayor’s trial
Proceedings in the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos were postponed after a prosecution witness fell ill.
Paphos, Cyprus. Proceedings in the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos were postponed on Tuesday because a prosecution witness was ill. The hearing is scheduled to resume before the Paphos criminal court next Tuesday.
Witness testimony
Prosecution witnesses are due to testify and be cross-examined by defence lawyers Christos Pourgouridis and Nontas Korakidis. The complainant has yet to testify and is expected to do so last, by video conference.
Charges and next steps
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 neutralising their resistance.
After the prosecution presents its case, the court will decide whether a prima facie case has been established, allowing proceedings to move to the next stage. The trial is being held behind closed doors at the request of the prosecuting authority.
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