Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of charges related to the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict follows a two-month trial that highlighted ongoing concerns about justice and institutional failures in Malta.
Fenech, who was accused of complicity in the murder, was cleared by an 8-1 jury vote. The trial, which lasted nearly two months, focused on allegations that Fenech wanted Caruana Galizia dead after she was set to reveal information about him. Two other men were previously convicted for the murder.
The acquittal has sparked criticism from Caruana Galizia's family, who called for reforms to prevent similar incidents. The case has underscored the need for accountability and transparency in Malta's judicial system.