Key prosecution witnesses to testify in Phedonos trial
Key prosecution witnesses are due to testify on Tuesday in the closed-door trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos.
Paphos, Cyprus. Key prosecution witnesses are due to testify on Tuesday as the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos continues before the Paphos criminal court.
The hearing, which began in late July, is being held behind closed doors after the court accepted a prosecution request.
Upcoming hearings
The court has scheduled further hearings for September 29 and October 6, when the prosecution will continue presenting its case.
More than 10 prosecution witnesses have testified so far, mainly police investigators and experts.
Charges and plea
Phedonos faces five charges relating to rape, indecent assault, assault causing actual bodily harm, and administering a drug or substance capable of reducing a person’s resistance.
He has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.
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