Maltese jury acquits businessman over journalist Caruana Galizia's killing
A jury in Malta has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech in connection with the killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb in 2017 at age 53.
A jury in Malta has returned a verdict acquitting businessman Yorgen Fenech in the case surrounding the death of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. She was killed in 2017 when a bomb placed in her car exploded, ending her life at age 53.
Who was Daphne Caruana Galizia
Caruana Galizia had built a reputation over many years for reporting on suspected corruption within Malta's political and business circles. Her work frequently focused on the intersection of power and money in the small island nation, making her one of the country's most prominent voices scrutinizing its elites.
The case
Her killing in 2017 drew widespread attention both within Malta and internationally, coming to be seen by many as an attack on press freedom and independent journalism. The acquittal of the businessman tied to the case marks a significant development in the long-running legal proceedings connected to her death.
The available reporting does not provide further detail on the jury's reasoning or what may follow procedurally. The case remains one of the most closely watched in recent years concerning the safety of journalists in Europe.
