Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
Summary
A Maltese court found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of organizing the 2017 car bomb murder of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia. The killing of Caruana Galizia, who investigated corruption, caused large protests and political turmoil in Malta.Key Facts
- Daphne Caruana Galizia was an investigative journalist killed by a car bomb in 2017.
- Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman, was accused of planning the murder.
- The court acquitted Fenech, meaning he was found not guilty of the crime.
- The murder led to widespread protests in Malta.
- The case exposed issues of corruption and political instability in Malta.
- Caruana Galizia was known for uncovering corruption linked to the Panama Papers.
- The verdict has caused anger among her family and supporters of press freedom.
- The murder had previously contributed to the resignation of Malta’s government.
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