Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist
VALLETA, Malta (AP) — A jury in Malta on Wednesday acquitted the Maltese businessman accused of being the mastermind of the 2017 car bomb killing of crusading investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
- Why it matters
- The acquittal ends the highest-profile prosecution in a case that became a symbol of threats to press freedom in Europe and raised questions about Malta's judicial system's ability to hold powerful figures accountable for the killing.
- Most affected
- Investigative journalists and press freedom advocates — The acquittal removes the primary prosecution pathway for the killing of one of their most prominent cases.
Daphne Caruana Galizia's family — The acquittal forecloses the conviction they sought for the man accused of orchestrating the killing. - Likely next
- Whether prosecutors announce an appeal or whether additional charges are brought against others involved in the case.
More in Conflict
- Hell On Wheels Meets The West Wing In Apple TV’s 7-Part Historical Drama
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Turning Point: Generation 9/11’ on Netflix, a Gut-Wrenching Documentary About a Pivotal Moment in History
- Nigerian Army rescues retired general’s wife less than 24hrs after abduction
- News digest: €30 million now, but what about the next drought?