Maltese court orders trial for Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna, and others in Vitals hospitals scandal.
A Maltese court ruled there is enough evidence for former deputy prime minister Chris Fearne, Central Bank Governor Edward Scicluna, and 12 others to face trial in relation to the Vitals hospitals scandal. Magistrate Leonard Caruana made the decision, which has political and legal implications. The ruling likely ends Fearne's hopes of being nominated for the European Commission, leaving Prime Minister Robert Abela with a potential dilemma.
July 24, 2024
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