The idea that the main witness for the prosecution is seriously wounded is disturbing enough. But it's impossible to shake off the worry about the police reaching the conclusion it did so quickly, that Melvyn Theuma harmed himself, and proceeded to ram that conclusion down everyone's throat before the man had even reached the hospital. [...]

NGO Repubblika this morning called to an end to the mafia's control of Malta. "It has been weeks since we have asked for the launch of a joint investigating team between Europol and Malta's police. The Maltese authorities have done nothing." Repubblika renewed their request "with renewed determination". The NGO called on the prime minister [...]

Tom Hagen: When a plot against the Emperor failed... the plotters were always given a chance... to let their families keep their fortunes. Right? Frank Pentangeli: Yeah, but only the rich guys, Tom. The little guys got knocked off and all their estates went to the Emperors. Unless they went home and killed themselves, then nothing happened. [...]