Acquittal of Fenech for murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia: whistles in courtroom
The court has acquitted Yorgen Fenech of the charge of masterminding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict sparked anger and whistles among those present.
Fenech acquitted as mastermind of Caruana Galizia murder: protests following verdict
Anger and whistles in the courtroom as the verdict was read: Yorgen Fenech has been acquitted of the charge of masterminding the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. This is reported by Google News IT — Crime (it), citing rainews.it.
Caruana Galizia was killed on 16 October 2017 in a car bomb attack near her home in Bidnija, Malta. Her death shocked European and international public opinion, as the journalist was known for her investigations into political and financial corruption on the island.
Fenech, a Maltese entrepreneur linked to the energy sector, was on trial accused of commissioning the assassination. The court, however, found the evidence against him insufficient for such a charge.
The verdict provoked immediate reactions from supporters of the Caruana Galizia family and press freedom advocates present in the courtroom, who expressed their dissent with whistles and protest demonstrations.
Source: Google News IT — Crime (it)