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Malta Attorney General appeals acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in Caruana Galizia murder case
Malta's Attorney General has formally filed an appeal against the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the murder case of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech was acquitted by an 8-1 jury vote on charges of complicity in murder and criminal association, a verdict that sparked widespread protests and international scrutiny.
The appeal will be heard by a three-judge panel in the criminal Court of Appeal, which includes the President of the Supreme Court. Under Maltese law, such appeals are typically limited to questions of legal legitimacy rather than a re-evaluation of specific evidence.
Parallel to the legal proceedings, Maltese police have been investigating potential jury misconduct. Several individuals, including three jurors, an alternate juror, and a juror's spouse, were recently questioned regarding social media activity and allegations that a juror may have used a mobile phone during deliberations.
Prime Minister Robert Abela and Justice Minister Clifton Grima have both addressed the case, emphasizing the necessity of judicial independence and the importance of the legal system operating based on law and evidence rather than political pressure.
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Attorney General of Malta · Clifton Grima · Daphne Caruana Galizia · Malta · Robert Abela · Ursula von der Leyen · Yorgen Fenech
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Attorney General of Malta has formally appealed the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. tempo24.news · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.efsyn.gr · www.ilpost.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Malta police arrested and questioned three jurors, one alternate juror, and a juror's spouse regarding social media posts and potential jury misconduct. tempo24.news · www.ilpost.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] A jury acquitted Yorgen Fenech on charges of complicity in murder and criminal association with an 8-1 vote. tempo24.news · www.efsyn.gr · www.ilpost.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized that Malta's courts must operate with full independence following the acquittal. www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The criminal Court of Appeal, consisting of three judges including the President of the Supreme Court, will review the appeal. www.ilpuntonotizie.it