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Lorin Scicluna’s Lawyer Addresses Prosecution Error That Capped Sentence As Appeal Weighed

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Defence lawyers for Lorin Scicluna confirmed that an eight-year prison sentence fits within legal limits. This comes as they prepare to discuss a potential appeal with their client. Lawyer Edward Gatt spoke to TVM News regarding the sentencing. The situation involves an error found in the indictment provided by the Attorney General.

Lorin Scicluna’s defence lawyers have confirmed that his eight-year prison sentence fell within the legal parameters available to the court, as they prepare to discuss a possible appeal with their client. Speaking to TVM News outside court on Thursday morning, defence lawyer Edward Gatt addressed the sentencing following an error in the Attorney General’s indictment. … Continued •

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