Nearly nine years after the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, her sister Corrine Vella has described the start of Yorgen Fenech’s long-awaited trial by jury as “a relief”, saying the family now hopes justice will finally be served. In an exclusive comment to Lovin Malta, Vella reflected on the opening of proceedings
Nearly nine years after the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the prosecution on Thursday presented jurors with its detailed account of why it believes businessman Yorgen Fenech should be found guilty of complicity in her murder, outlining the alleged planning of the assassination, the role of middleman Melvin Theuma,
The Attorney General argued on Thursday that Yorgen Fenech “wanted, ordered, and paid” for the voluntary homicide of Daphne Caruana Galizia, as the prosecution concluded its opening address in the trial by jury over the journalist’s assassination. Addressing jurors before Madam Justice Edwina Grima, lead state prosecutor Anthony Vella said that the
Lawyer Jason Azzopardi said he expects “the truth to come out” as the long-awaited trial of Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of ordering the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, gets underway. Speaking outside court today , Azzopardi, who forms part of the legal team representing the Caruana Galizia family, cautioned that the proceedings are likely
The start of Yorgen Fenech’s trial over the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has once again placed Malta under the international spotlight, with The Guardian publishing extensive coverage of the proceedings. The British newspaper led with prosecutors’ allegations that one of Malta’s wealthiest businessmen paid €150,000 to have Caruana
Matthew Caruana Galizia, the son of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has thanked reporters providing daily coverage of the ongoing trial, urging the public to support their work. In a post shared on social media, he praised journalists for keeping the public informed throughout the proceedings. “During the trial I’m so grateful for journalists
Earlier on Thursday, the prosecution laid out its description of how the “cowardly, violent, and brutal” assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia at the hands of alleged conspirator Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of setting off the chain of events which led to the murder. Lead prosecutor Anthony Vella, on behalf of the office of the attorney
Jurors in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech heard the prosecution’s version of events today as proceedings into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia officially got underway. In his opening address, prosecutor Anthony Vella outlined the case the prosecution intends to prove, stressing that it is now up to the jury to assess the
The jury trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech is set to resume today as proceedings enter their second day. Fenech has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he masterminded the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Proceedings got underway on Wednesday with the selection of the jury, Fenech’s plea and the formal reading of the bill of indictment
Prosecutors are expected to put forward their case against Yorgen Fenech on Thursday, as the businessman faces the second day of his trial in connection with Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. The opening day of Fenech's l ong-awaited trial by jury was largely procedural, with no witnesses called to testify. Prosecutors read out the bill of indictment,