Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
Summary
A Maltese businessman, Yorgen Fenech, was found not guilty of ordering the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who died in a car bombing in 2017. The trial revealed problems in the investigation, including leaks and sabotage, and the identity of the person who hired the hitmen remains unknown.Key Facts
- Daphne Caruana Galizia was an investigative journalist killed by a car bomb in October 2017.
- Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman, was accused of ordering her murder but was acquitted by a jury.
- Three hitmen were arrested; two received life sentences, while the third was sentenced to 15 years after cooperating with authorities.
- The trial exposed attempts to block the investigation and leaks of sensitive information, some allegedly from close to the prime minister.
- The murder led to the resignation of Malta’s prime minister Joseph Muscat and several government members.
- The attorney general is considering an appeal for a retrial, but it faces challenges after an 8-1 jury dismissal of charges against Fenech.
- A key witness, Melvin Theuma, acted as a middleman and testified after receiving a pardon; he attempted suicide during the trial process.
- The opposition is calling for stronger press protections and anti-corruption laws in Malta.
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