Justice Deferred: The Yorgen Fenech Acquittal's Dark Implications The acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, the Maltese tycoon accused of orchestrating the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has sent shockwaves through Malta and beyond.
Many had expected a guilty verdict in this high profile case, but the court's decision has left advocates for press freedom reeling.
A Symbolic Blow to Press Freedom The acquittal is more than just a disappointment; it's a gutting of the idea that those who commit crimes against journalists will be held accountable.