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Maltese Jury Acquits Businessman in Journalist Murder Case

A Maltese court jury has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of ordering the 2017 assassination of prominent investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict has triggered widespread public outrage and renewed calls for judicial reform in Malta.

2 Sept, 14:12 — 2 Sept, 22:07
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ReutersVery High5h ago

The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and its aftermath - Reuters

The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and its aftermath  Reuters

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APVery High5h ago

Jury in Malta acquits businessman accused of masterminding slaying of journalist - AP News

Jury in Malta acquits businessman accused of masterminding slaying of journalist  AP News

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BBCHigh4h ago

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

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le-mondeHigh4h ago

Maltese tycoon acquitted of masterminding reporter's murder

Yorgen Fenech had stood accused of organizing the 2017 death of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, which brought down a government and drew global condemnation

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrage One of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against by the prosecution, will come as a blow not only to the victim’s family, but to the politicians and campaigners who regard the case as a landmark action in the fight to protect press freedom in E...

By Juliette Garside in Valetta

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NPRHigh3h ago

A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder

The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Murder of investigative journalist shocked Europe, toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity on the Mediterranean island nation

By Kevin Schembri Orland

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DWHigh2h ago

Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder

Yorgen Fenech was suspected to have masterminded the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, whose family continue to demand justice for her killing.

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France 24High1h ago

Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, while her son called it a “terrible decision.”

By FRANCE 24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder

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cyprus-mail3h ago

Court clears Maltese tycoon over murdering renowned journalist

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was accused of commissioning the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, was acquitted on Wednesday at the end of a two-month trial. Fenech, 44, was tried for complicity to murder and for the lesser charge of criminal association to commit murder. Had he been found guilty, he could have […]

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the-shift-news4h ago

Daphne was right

On 2 September 2026, the jury acquitted Yorgen Fenech of complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and of criminal association to commit murder. Do I agree with the verdict?  Totally irrelevant: the fact remains, it must be said, that the jury clearly believed Fenech when he testified that he was not the man … Continued

By Andrew Borg Cardona

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago

'Many Missing Links': Supreme Court Acquits Man In Murder Case

The top court noted that there was no direct evidence of the offence and the entire case against him was based on circumstantial evidence and the theory of "last seen together".

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tempo-englishMostly Factual1h ago

Malta: Businessman Acquitted of Journalist's Murder

Businessman Yorgen Fenech was suspected to have masterminded the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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ndtv2 Sept, 14:12First to report

'Many Missing Links': Supreme Court Acquits Man In Murder Case

dhaka-tribune2 Sept, 15:10

Man to die for killing Rangpur journalist - Dhaka Tribune

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AP2 Sept, 17:45

Jury in Malta acquits businessman accused of masterminding slaying of journalist - AP News

The Guardian2 Sept, 17:49

Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

le-figaro2 Sept, 17:51

Malte : un magnat acquitté dans un procès pour le meurtre d'une journaliste d’investigation en 2017

Reuters2 Sept, 18:06

The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and its aftermath - Reuters

berlingske2 Sept, 18:10

Rigmand frikendes for drab på undersøgende journalist på Malta

index-hr2 Sept, 18:14

Na Malti oslobođen poduzetnik optužen da je naručio ubojstvo novinarke

aktualne-cz2 Sept, 18:14

Soud osvobodil podnikatele obžalovaného kvůli vraždě novinářky

aktuality-sk2 Sept, 18:17

Porota na Malte oslobodila muža obžalovaného v prípade vraždy novinárky Daphne Cauranovej Galiziovej

n1-serbia2 Sept, 18:22

Biznismen oslobođen optužbi za ubistvo malteške novinarke Dafne Galicije

yle-uutiset2 Sept, 18:22

Maltalainen liikemies vapautettiin syytteistä toimittajan murhatapauksessa

helsingin-sanomat2 Sept, 18:23

Malta | Oikeus totesi yhdeksän vuotta toimittajan murhan jälkeen: liike­mies on syytön

naftemporiki2 Sept, 18:23

Μάλτα: Αθωώθηκε ο επιχειρηματίας που κατηγορήθηκε ότι παρήγγειλε τη δολοφονία της δημοσιογράφου Καρουάνα Γκαλιζία

der-spiegel2 Sept, 18:27

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Jury spricht mutmaßlichen Drahtzieher des Mordes frei

digi242 Sept, 18:40

Yorgen Fenech, achitat în primă instanță, după acuzațiile de orchestrare a asasinării jurnalistei malteze Daphne Caruana Galizia

le-monde2 Sept, 18:43

Maltese tycoon acquitted of masterminding reporter's murder

aftonbladet2 Sept, 18:44

Affärsman frias för journalistmord

delo2 Sept, 18:58

Medijskega tajkuna oprostili obtožbe, da je naročil umor preiskovalne novinarke

der-standard2 Sept, 18:58

Mord an Journalistin in Malta: Geschäftsmann freigesprochen

jutarnji-list2 Sept, 19:03

Maletški poduzetnik oslobođen optužbe za ubojstvo koje je zgrozilo Europu

BBC2 Sept, 19:05

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Al Jazeera2 Sept, 19:06

Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder

die-presse2 Sept, 19:17

Mord an Journalistin in Malta: Geschäftsmann freigesprochen

vijesti-me2 Sept, 19:18

Malta: Biznismen Jorgen Fenek oslobođen optužbi za saučesništvo u...

nos2 Sept, 19:24

Vrijspraak voor verdachte moord op Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

the-shift-news2 Sept, 19:31

Daphne was right

NPR2 Sept, 19:48

A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia

cyprus-mail2 Sept, 19:49

Court clears Maltese tycoon over murdering renowned journalist

observador2 Sept, 19:59

Yorgen Fenech absolvido do assassinato de Caruana Galizia

klix-ba2 Sept, 20:11

Prvooptuženi za naručivanje atentata koji je prije sedam godina srušio vladu Malte oslobođen krivice

orf2 Sept, 20:16

Unerwartete Wende in Mordfall an Journalistin

hotnews2 Sept, 20:32

Magnatul acuzat că a comandat asasinarea jurnalistei de investigație Daphne Caruana Galizia, achitat

hindustan-times2 Sept, 20:36

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder

DW2 Sept, 21:31

Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder

tempo-english2 Sept, 21:51

Malta: Businessman Acquitted of Journalist's Murder

France 242 Sept, 21:56

Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case

globe-and-mail2 Sept, 22:07Latest update

Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia