Schembri appeals life sentence for murder

David Schembri, 32, who last week was jailed for life after being convicted of the fatal stabbing of his former girlfriend, filed an appeal this morning claiming an incorrect interpretation of the law and procedural defects which had an impact on the...

David Schembri, 32, who last week was jailed for life after being convicted of the fatal stabbing of his former girlfriend, filed an appeal this morning claiming an incorrect interpretation of the law and procedural defects which had an impact on the outcome of the trial.

Mr Schembri was convicted of having stabbed Josette Scicluna, 32, some 50 times in her flat in San Gwann in 2004. The crime was witnessed by their daughter, then seven years old.

He also appealed over the sentence.

Dr Joe Brincat filed the appeal

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