Maltese businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
September 2, 2026 / 7:59 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Yorgen Fenech, a Maltese businessman, was found not guilty by an 8-1 jury vote of being the mastermind behind the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
- Caruana Galizia was known for her investigations into alleged corruption in Maltese political and business circles.
- Her killing led to protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.
- An independent inquiry concluded that the Maltese state bore responsibility for the assassination due to a culture of impunity.
- Other individuals have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the murder.
- Caruana Galizia's family and opposition parties have expressed disappointment with the verdict and continue to demand justice and accountability.