Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial: sabotage, leaks and political links
The Guardian reports on the complex murder trial of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, marked by alleged sabotage, leaks and political connections.
Caruana Galizia murder case shadowed by alleged sabotage and political interference
Google News UK — Crime (en) highlights a detailed report by The Guardian on the murder trial of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese investigative journalist killed in a car bomb attack in October 2017.
The trial, which has proceeded slowly through the Maltese court system, has been dogged by allegations of deliberate obstruction. Prosecutors and observers have pointed to evidence leaks, procedural disruptions and suspected sabotage of the judicial process at multiple stages of the proceedings.
Political connections have further complicated the case. Several individuals implicated in the conspiracy to kill Caruana Galizia are alleged to have ties to senior figures in Maltese public life, raising questions about the independence of the investigation and prosecution.
Caruana Galizia was one of Malta's most prominent journalists, widely known for her blog exposing corruption amongst the island's political and business elite. Three men were convicted of carrying out the bombing. The alleged mastermind behind the killing has also faced prosecution, though the broader network of those said to have commissioned the murder remains the subject of ongoing legal proceedings.
Source: Google News UK — Crime (en)