Former Police Commissioner says he had wanted to arraign John Dalli

Former Police Commissioner John Rizzo said in court today that he had wanted to arraign former EU Commissioner John Dalli and the Attorney General was of the same view. Mr Rizzo was giving testimony in the case against Silvio Zammit, who is accused of trading in influence. Mr Zammit allegedly sought a bribe to bring about changes in the EU's Tobacco Directive, which Mr Dalli was responsible for. Mr Dalli stepped down from the European Commission after it was claimed that he knew of the alleged trading in influence. He denied the claims. Mr Rizzo in his testimony spoke about police investigations and replied to questions by lawyer Edward Gatt. He said there was a lot of pressure surrounding the case. The pressure came from the media and parliament, but he denied any pressure from the then prime minister. Mr Rizzo said he did not discuss the case with Dr Gonzi or any ministers. Dr Gonzi never asked him about the case, and he only mentioned it to him in passing when the then prime minister asked to speak to him about Judge Ray Pace, which was a separate case. GAYLE KIMBERLY Mr Rizzo was also asked about Gayle Kimberly, the local representative of Swedish Match who according to an...