Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder
Summary
A court in Malta acquitted a wealthy businessman accused of planning the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. The verdict caused protests in the capital Valletta and criticism from groups that support press freedom.Key Facts
- Daphne Caruana Galizia, an investigative journalist, was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
- A wealthy businessman was accused of being the mastermind behind the murder.
- The businessman was found not guilty by a Maltese court.
- Hundreds of people protested in Valletta, the capital of Malta, after the verdict.
- The opposition Nationalist Party called for lawmakers to return early to discuss the case.
- International organizations supporting media freedom expressed outrage.
- The case has raised concerns about justice and protection for journalists in Malta.
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