Sciortino, 38, collapsed after an argument with Stacey at the DB Seabank Resort & Spa on 26th July. He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, placed on life support, but died on 31st July after it was withdrawn.

Stacey is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm during the altercation, after allegedly punching Sciortino.

As reported by Times Of Malta, Scerri explained that while a medical certificate initially flagged serious injuries, citing a fractured nasal bone and a massive brain haemorrhage, there were no external injuries to explain the haemorrhage.

“It was a purely pathological bleed, not due to an injury,” Scerri said.

The only visible mark was a small bruise on the back of Sciortino’s head, which was unrelated to the brain bleed and likely sustained when he fell.

A consultant neurosurgeon confirmed that scans revealed a ruptured aneurysm, a weakened arterial wall, that was not trauma-related.

Scerri added that Sciortino’s blood pressure was recorded at 200, high enough to rupture an artery, and his alcohol levels were elevated.

“Alcohol acts like aspirin, increasing bleeding,” he noted.

As for the fractured nasal bone, Scerri explained that hospital records showed the same injury had been noted as far back as 2018, and again in 2024 and April 2025. The fracture had never fully healed, which was not uncommon with thin nasal bones.

Records also revealed that about a month before the incident, Sciortino fainted at a construction site and required hospitalisation. He had also previously complained of severe frontal headaches, symptoms consistent with a leaking aneurysm.

The prosecution is led by AG lawyer Brandon Bonnici and Kevin Valletta, assisted by Inspectors Bradley Grima and Clayton Camilleri.

Lawyer Stefano Filletti assisted Stacey, while lawyer Rachel Tua is appearing in parte civile.