Welcome to our live coverage as the jury trial of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continues with Day 14.Proceedings are now underway before Madam Justice Edwina Grima at the Law Courts in Valletta, with Superintendent Nicholas Vella the first witness to take the stand as the prosecution continues presenting its case.Today’s hearing is expected to focus on more technical evidence relating to the Bidnija crime scene and the early stages of the police investigation, in contrast to yesterday’s explosive proceedings, which saw convicted hitmen Alfred and George Degiorgio take the stand, culminating in Alfred’s arrest for refusing to testify and a series of dramatic allegations made by George.Follow this page for live updates from inside the courtroom throughout the day and remember to refresh this page for the latest details. Superintendent Nicholas Vella Takes The Stand09:08am- The day has kicked off with where we left off yesterday afternoon- Superintendent Nicholas Vella has just entered the courtroom to continue his testimony.Yesterday, Vella told the Jury that he was serving as a police inspector stationed in Mosta at the time of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination and was among the first officers dispatched to the Bidnija bombing scene on 16 October 2017. He has been leading the jury through the initial police response to the explosion, including the securing of the crime scene, the identification of the victim, and the early stages of the investigation under the direction of the inquiring magistrate. His evidence is expected to continue focusing on the forensic and investigative work carried out in the immediate aftermath of the murder. What happened yesterday?Day 13 of Yorgen Fenech’s murder trial was dominated by the testimony of convicted hitmen Alfred and George Degiorgio, producing one of the most dramatic days of proceedings so far.The day began with a procedural dispute, as the defence criticised the prosecution for giving less than 16 hours’ notice that it intended to call George and Alfred Degiorgio, as well as Superintendent Nicholas Vella. Judge Edwina Grima ruled that, where reasonably possible, both sides should provide 48 hours’ notice of witnesses and documentary evidence, while stressing that this was a case-management measure rather than a legal obligation.Criminology professor Saviour Formosa was the first witness, presenting a detailed 3D reconstruction of the Bidnija crime scene created using laser scanning technology.Alfred Degiorgio then took the stand but refused to answer substantive questions. Before taking his oath, he attempted to make an unsolicited statement naming former minister Chris Cardona, former chief of staff Keith Schembri and lawyer David Gatt, before being stopped by the judge. Throughout his testimony, he insisted he feared for his family’s safety and declined to answer questions despite repeated warnings that he was legally obliged to testify. Judge Grima ultimately ordered his arrest for refusing to give evidence.His brother, George Degiorgio, gave a far more confrontational testimony. He told the court he would only answer questions about an alleged 2015 plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia and not the 2017 assassination itself. During hours of evidence, he made a series of allegations involving Chris Cardona, Keith Schembri, lawyer David Gatt and Melvin Theuma concerning the alleged abandoned 2015 plot and the events leading up to the murder. Those allegations remain unproven and have been denied by those implicated.George also repeatedly clashed with prosecutor Godwin Cini, who challenged him on inconsistencies between his current evidence and previous statements. Degiorgio accused investigators of ignoring information he claimed to have previously provided and said he had intended not to answer any questions from the prosecution.The day’s evidence concluded with Superintendent Nicholas Vella, who described arriving at the Bidnija crime scene shortly after the car bomb explosion, finding the destroyed vehicle, confirming the victim’s death with medical personnel and beginning the initial stages of the police investigation.Vella is expected to continue his testimony today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)The prosecution is being led by lawyers Godwin Cini, Anthony Vella and Danika Vella from the Office of the Attorney General, assisted by Assistant Police Commissioner Keith Arnaud and Inspector Kurt Zahra. Fenech is represented by lawyers Charles Mercieca, Gianluca Caruana Curran and Giannella de Marco, while the Caruana Galizia family is participating in the proceedings as parte civile, represented by lawyers Therese Comodini Cachia and Jason Azzopardi.We’ll bring you the latest testimony and key developments from inside the courtroom as they happen. Refresh this page for live updates throughout the day.•