In brief
Yorgen Fenech, 44, has been indicted for complicity in the murder of famed Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who exposed corruption in Malta and abroad. The trial commenced Wednesday in Valletta, with a jury sworn to hear the case. Fenech denies the charges and has not yet spoken in court. The case follows earlier convictions of other suspects, including brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio, who were sentenced to 40 years. Families of the victim were present at the courtroom, underscoring the national importance of the trial.
A 44‑year‑old Maltese businessman, Yorgen Fenech, has been brought before a court in Valletta over his alleged involvement in the 2017 car‑bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Fenech stands accused of complicity in the murder and of criminal association aimed at the killing. He has denied all allegations and has not yet testified in the courtroom.
The trial began on Wednesday, after a jury was sworn in. The proceedings are expected to last several weeks, as reporters and observers note the case's loud national significance.
Fenech faces the same criminal charges that led to 40‑year sentences for brothers George and Alfred Degiorgio in 2022, a life sentence for Robert Agius and Jamie Vella in 2025, and a pardon for Vincent Muscat contingent on his cooperation.
The family of deceased journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia attended the opening session, underscoring the emotional stakes of the trial for the Maltese community.
