Fedonos trial to be held behind closed doors, court rules

Local PaphosrapeTop Newstrial Fedonos trial to be held behind closed doors, court rules 745010404 1728314641629466 25003 1536x864 Relevant News Over half of eurozone shoppers buy from Chinese platforms like Temu 16 July 2026 Neighbour helps residents escape Protaras apartment fire 16 July 2026 Ex-Officer alleges Cyprus Police wiretapped citizens without warrant 16 July 2026 Ioanna Mantzipa 16 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The Paphos Assize Court announced today, Thursday, that proceedings in the case against Phedon Fedonos will be held behind closed doors. The court reached the decision after prosecution representative Eirini Savva requested it, citing both the need to protect the complainant and the provisions of relevant legislation. The trial is set to begin on July 27. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to all five charges he faces. Fedonos faces the following charges: Rape Two counts of indecent assault Causing actual bodily harm Administering a drug or other substance capable of causing stupefaction and overpowering the victim’s ability to react or resist The court announced its decision and then asked journalists to leave the courtroom. The hearing has been scheduled to run from July 27 to July 31, starting at 9:00am daily. The case dates back to an alleged rape said to have taken place in 2014. A specially constituted investigative team looked into the complaint under strict secrecy, reportedly taking more than 20 statements, including from individuals who held public office at the time. The case was initially registered before Limassol District Court, before Nicosia’s Attorney General’s office suspended the prosecution and had it transferred to another district; it was ultimately committed to trial before Paphos Assize Court. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Over half of eurozone shoppers buy from Chinese platforms like Temu Neighbour helps residents escape Protaras apartment fire Ex-Officer alleges Cyprus Police wiretapped citizens without warrant Guterres to visit Cyprus in late July, first UN chief since 2010 Key witness Andreou testifies today in Zavrantonas cocaine retrial Justice Minister targets sick leave abuse with new bill Police seize weapons and ammunition from Larnaca house, suspect wanted Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.