Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears
Convicted killers George and Alfred Degiorgio have testified that two former high-ranking Maltese government officials were involved in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The allegations were made during the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant investigation into political corruption and the safety of journalists within the European Union.
George and Alfred Degiorgio testified that Cardona and Schembri, along with the lawyer David Gatt, were involved in planning the assassination. George and Alfred Degiorgio testified that Cardona and Schembri, along with the lawyer David Gatt, were involved in planning the assassination. Malta Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved in 2017 murder of journalist
Prefer the Guardian on Google Two political figures who previously held powerful government roles in Malta were accused of plotting to kill the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during court testimony on Wednesday.
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