The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos resumes today before the Permanent Criminal Court sitting in Paphos, with businessman Theodoros Aristodemou expected to take the witness stand.
At the previous hearing, an inspector's testimony and cross-examination by defence lawyers Christos Pourgourides and Nontas Korakides were completed.
A well-known lawyer also testified. He is alleged to have been involved in the complainant's initial statement to police in early 2026.
According to information available, the trial is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.
Five charges
The suspended mayor faces five charges:
- Rape
- Indecent assault against a woman
- Indecent assault against a woman by another act
- Assault causing actual bodily harm
- Administering a drug or other substance capable of stupefying or overpowering a person's resistance
Phaedonos has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.
