Malta’s powerful businessman Yorgen Fenech has been acquitted of the two charges linked to the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a case that sparked international condemnation and became a symbol of the struggle for press freedom in Europe. The verdict, which prosecutors plan to appeal, is a severe setback for the victim’s family and for activists who viewed the trial as a critical victory against corruption and intimidation. The outcome raises questions about the effectiveness of Malta’s justice system and the protection of journalists in the region.
Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrageOne of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against by the prosecution, came as a blow not only to the victim’s family, but to the politicians and campaigners who regard the case as a landmark action in the fight to protect press freedom in Europe. Continue reading...
