Defense in Vatican ‘trial of the century’ asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable behavior
Summary
Defense lawyers in a Vatican trial asked the prosecutor to step down, citing questionable behavior revealed in WhatsApp messages. The messages imply the prosecutor had a personal interest in the trial's outcome. The trial involves financial misconduct charges related to a significant London property investment.Key Facts
- The case is called the Vatican's "trial of the century" due to its significance.
- Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi is asked to step down because of alleged questionable behavior in WhatsApp chats.
- The tribunal president has asked Diddi to respond to these claims in three days.
- The trial involves the Vatican's 350 million euro investment in a London property.
- Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a key defendant, was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 5 1/2 years.
- Thousands of WhatsApp messages suggest potential evidence tampering.
- The messages reveal behind-the-scenes efforts to manipulate key witnesses in the trial.
- The defense argues these actions compromised the fairness of the trial.
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