Maltese businessman paid hitmen €150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, jury hears
The trial of Yorgen Fenech, a prominent Maltese businessman, has begun regarding his alleged role in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech is accused of paying hitmen to carry out the car bombing that killed the journalist, who had been reporting on corruption involving high-level government and business figures.
Why it matters
This case is a landmark moment for press freedom and judicial accountability in Europe, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists investigating systemic corruption.
Yorgen Fenech in 2019. His trial began this week in Valetta;. Yorgen Fenech in 2019. His trial began this week in Valetta;. Daphne Caruana Galizia Maltese businessman paid hitmen €150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, jury hears Yorgen Fenech, heir to property empire, on trial for alleged involvement in murder of journalist in 2017
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