Aristodemos testifies at Phaidos trial – Cross-examination scheduled for 17 November
Businessman Theodoros Aristodemos testified as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of the suspended Mayor of Paphos. Cross-examination has been scheduled for 17 November.
Phaidos trial: Aristodemos takes the witness stand, cross-examination on 17 November
Businessman Theodoros Aristodemos testified on Tuesday before the Permanent Criminal Court sitting in Paphos, in proceedings against suspended Paphos Mayor Phaidos Phaidos. According to Dialogos, the witness arrived at the courthouse accompanied by his wife and son.
The proceedings took place behind closed doors, due to the nature of the offences included in the indictment. Aristodemos is considered one of the key witnesses for the prosecuting authority, having previously made public allegations in connection with the case.
Following the completion of his testimony, the defence of the accused is expected to proceed with cross-examination. The next court dates have been scheduled for 17 and 27 November.
With the completion of the businessman's testimony and cross-examination, the court is expected to assess whether a prima facie case has been established against the accused, based on the witness evidence presented so far.
Phaidos Phaidos faces a total of five charges: rape, indecent assault against a woman, indecent assault against a woman with another act, assault causing actual bodily harm, and administering a drug or substance capable of inducing stupor or neutralising a person's capacity to resist. The suspended Paphos Mayor has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.
Source: Dialogos