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.

Acteurs

Yorgen Fenech Jury (Valletta) Gianella De Marco Committee to Protect Journalists

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Valletta, Malta Malta
Verdict global: Confirmé Confiance: 88% Affirmations: 2
Résumé

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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3 septembre 2026
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Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder
Malta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder

dw.com • 03 sept. 06h24

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.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 9% Centre
2 septembre 2026
4 au total
Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist
Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of investigative journalist

AP News • 02 sept. 20h30

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.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 10% Centre
Malta jury clears suspect mastermind businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case
Malta jury clears suspect mastermind businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

Euronews.com • 02 sept. 20h08

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.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 30% Centre
Malta's Yorgen Fenech acquitted in case of Daphne Caruana Galizia killing : NPR
Malta's Yorgen Fenech acquitted in case of Daphne Caruana Galizia killing : NPR

NPR • 02 sept. 19h48

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 12% Centre
Alleged Mastermind Acquitted in Murder of Journalist
Alleged Mastermind Acquitted in Murder of Journalist

Newser • 02 sept. 19h05

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 9% Centre