Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech was cleared of orchestrating the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The acquittal follows a 8-1 jury decision that exonerated him of murder and criminal association charges. The case remains a significant unresolved issue in Maltese legal and public discourse.
Fenech, 44, was accused of commissioning the car bomb killing of Caruana Galizia, who was 53 at the time. The murder, which occurred in October 2017, sparked widespread protests and drew global condemnation. Five individuals were previously convicted in connection to the case, with three currently serving prison sentences.
Caruana Galizia's family has continued to demand justice, stating that institutional failures that led to her murder remain unaddressed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and the protection of journalists in Malta. The acquittal of Fenech has not resolved the broader issues surrounding the murder and its aftermath.