Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
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A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates. The wealthy businessman had stood accused of masterminding the 2017 assassination of 53-year-old Caruana Galizia, which sparked unprecedented…
- Why it matters
- The acquittal removes the primary suspect from criminal liability for the assassination of a journalist investigating corruption, while her family and press freedom advocates have responded with public outrage.
- Most affected
- Daphne Caruana Galizia's family — Acquittal of the defendant they accused of orchestrating her murder.
International press freedom advocates — Key suspect in killing of an investigative journalist has been cleared in court. - Likely next
- Whether the prosecution appeals the acquittal or whether additional charges are pursued against other defendants connected to the case.
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