Maltese court acquits Yorgen Fenech in journalist murder case

Maltese court acquits Yorgen Fenech in journalist murder case

A Maltese court cleared businessman Yorgen Fenech of involvement in the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, and the victim’s family called for broader reforms, according to DW. Earlier, a Maltese jury had found Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy, ending the last pending prosecution related to the case, as reported by AP.

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Valletta, Malta Malta
Verdict: Confirmed Confidence: 88% Claims: 2
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It was confirmed that on September 2, 2026, a Maltese jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy in the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. It was also confirmed that on September 3, 2026, a Maltese court cleared businessman Yorgen Fenech of involvement in the same 2017 car bomb killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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September 03, 2026
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Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech acquitted in journalist murder case
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech acquitted in journalist murder case

dw.com • 03 Sep 06:24

A Maltese court cleared businessman Yorgen Fenech of involvement in the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, while the victim's family called for broader reforms.

Credibility 78% Manip. 9% Center
September 02, 2026
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Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

AP News • 02 Sep 20:30

A Maltese jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy in the 2017 car-bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, ending the last pending prosecution related to the case.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

Euronews.com • 02 Sep 20:08

A Maltese jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy charges linked to the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Credibility 78% Manip. 30% Center
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

NPR • 02 Sep 19:48

A Maltese jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy in the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, ending the last pending prosecution related to the case.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
Maltese businessman acquitted of alleged role in 2017 journalist murder
Maltese businessman acquitted of alleged role in 2017 journalist murder

Newser • 02 Sep 19:05

A Maltese jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of complicity and conspiracy in the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center