Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
A Maltese jury has found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, which came as a surprise to many, is expected to be appealed by the prosecution.
Why it matters
The case is a landmark event for press freedom in Europe, and the acquittal has sparked significant public and political reaction regarding justice for murdered journalists.
Yorgen Fenech (left) during a visit to the police compound where the wreckage of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s car is kept, as part of his trial. Yorgen Fenech (left) during a visit to the police compound where the wreckage of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s car is kept, as part of his trial. Daphne Caruana Galizia Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrage
Prefer the Guardian on Google One of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia .
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