Paphos mayor’s trial continues with prosecution witnesses
The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continues on Thursday, with key prosecution witnesses due to testify.
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is due to continue on Thursday before the Paphos criminal court, with key prosecution witnesses expected to testify.
Closed hearing
The hearing began in late July and is being held behind closed doors after the court accepted a prosecution request.
Witness testimony
More than 10 prosecution witnesses have testified so far, most of them police investigators and experts. Three witnesses gave evidence during the previous hearing.
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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