Tensions boiled over in court after the defence claimed that Theuma had entered into a deal intended to protect Schembri, a statement that immediately set off a heated exchange in the room.
What began as a routine hearing quickly turned chaotic as lawyers on both sides challenged the allegation, with voices raised and objections flying across the courtroom. The claim struck at the heart of the case, suggesting that key testimony and evidence may have been shaped by an arrangement made behind the scenes, and it left the judge struggling to restore order as spectators and legal teams reacted.
The defence argued that the alleged deal undermines the credibility of the proceedings and raises serious questions about who was being shielded and why. Prosecutors pushed back hard, calling the assertion speculative and an attempt to derail the trial.
For those following the case closely, the outburst added another layer of drama to proceedings that have already been marked by high stakes and political weight. The court was eventually brought back under control, but the impact of the claim lingered.
With the allegation now on record, attention will turn to whether any evidence of such an arrangement can be produced, and how it might affect the direction of the trial. For now, the courtroom remains on edge, with the suggestion that Theuma had a deal to protect Schembri hanging over everything that comes next.
