Outrage in Malta as Court Acquits Tycoon in Investigative Journalist Murder Case The acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, the tycoon accused of orchestrating the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has sent shockwaves through the media community and beyond.
The verdict is a stark reminder that even in the European Union's smallest member state, the rule of law can be selectively enforced or ignored altogether.
Caruana Galizia's killing was a pivotal moment in Malta's recent history. Her exposés on corruption had already shaken the country to its core when she met her untimely demise.