Justice Denied in Malta: A Blow to Press Freedom The acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, a prominent Maltese businessman, on charges related to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has sent shockwaves through the international community.
This verdict is a devastating blow not only to Caruana Galizia's family and colleagues but also to press freedom in Malta.
Caruana Galizia's killing was a watershed moment in recent history, marking the first time a journalist had been murdered by a car bomb on European soil since World War II.